CI Manager

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats, PEBBLES, Grape-Nuts and Malt-O-Meal cereal and Peter Pan peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish, Kibbles 'n Bits and 9Lives dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedInor Facebook for the latest news.

At Post Consumer Brands, we’ve spent generations showing up for families, starting with breakfast, the most important meal of the day. Our cereals have become a trusted part of daily routines, helping spark conversations, fuel busy mornings, and create everyday moments that bring families closer together, including their furry four-legged family members, who have recently become a part of our story. As families have evolved, so have we. What began at the breakfast table has expanded into snacks, peanut butter, and pet food, because caring for a family means feeding every part of it. With the addition of several iconic pet brands, we’ve extended our purpose: to make high-quality, accessible food for everyone under the same roof.

This phase is still new, and that’s what makes it exciting. As we continue to grow across grocery and pet, we’re looking for people who care about good food, thoughtful work, and the kind of impact that stretches from store shelves to kitchen tables, and food bowls, across the country.

Visalia, CA is home to 360,000 square feet of manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, and office space. Approximately 250 employees work here, utilizing the latest technologies and systems, capable of producing extensive, diverse, and innovative pet food products. Visalia is in California’s San Joaquin Valley and the gateway to Sequoia National Park, part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. It also has a minor league baseball team, the Visalia California Oaks, and several colleges and universities.

About the Role

At Post Consumer Brands, we believe great ideas come from people who aren’t afraid to ask questions, challenge the status quo, and roll up their sleeves to make things better. With the strength of a big company and the heart of a small one, we create an environment where your work makes a real, visible impact every day.

The CI Manager plays a strategic and hands‑on role in advancing continuous improvement across our manufacturing and operations teams. This role is responsible for driving cost‑out initiatives, improving operational performance, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement through data, collaboration, and influence.

You’ll partner closely with plant leadership, engineering, finance, and frontline teams to translate data into action, helping Post Consumer Brands deliver year‑over‑year performance improvements while building sustainable processes for the future.

What You'll Do

• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and plant operations
• Analyze operational, financial, and performance data to identify cost‑out and efficiency opportunities
• Develop, maintain, and deliver dashboards and reports (Power BI and other tools) to track OEE, RedZone metrics, waste, and cost savings
• Partner with plant managers and functional leaders to prioritize improvement efforts and turn insights into measurable results
• Coach and mentor teams on Lean principles, root cause analysis, standard work, and problem‑solving methodologies
• Serve as a change agent; challenging existing processes respectfully while building alignment across all levels of the organization
• Support capital projects and large improvement initiatives by providing data, analysis, and CI expertise

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (ASQ, IASSC, or comparable program)

• 5+ years of experience driving continuous improvement, Lean, or operational excellence in a manufacturing environment
• Strong expertise in Lean methodologies, root cause analysis, and change management
• Advanced data and reporting skills, including Power BI, with the ability to turn insights into action
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable working in environments with manual processes and evolving systems
• Highly organized, self‑directed, and effective at managing multiple priorities

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Big impact with visible, measurable results
• A blend of strategic thinking and hands‑on problem solving
• Close partnership with plant and functional leaders
• A culture that offers big company opportunity with a small company attitude
• Purpose‑driven work that supports products families and pets rely on every day

Location & Travel

• Location: Visalia, California
• Work Environment: On‑site, Monday–Friday

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re energized by data, motivated by results, and excited to help shape the future of continuous improvement at Post Consumer Brands, we’d love to hear from you.

Discover where your experience fits just right—and apply today.