Continuous Improvement Coordinator Location Hybrid work in Preston, WA : WHO WE ARE We're Talking Rain, and we're so much more than water. We build flavorful brands, like Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice +Caffeine, Sparkling Ice +Energy, Talking Rain Waters, and AQA pH waters. We're creating connections with every sip! When it comes to success, we know we're only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company. We empower our Rain Makers to forge the way—creating opportunity at the intersection of what they love, what we need, and where they thrive. Want to get to know us better? Click to learn about us and our careers . You can also follow us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Instagram , and Facebook . WHAT YOU'LL DO Our efficient, committed Supply Chain team builds partnerships to get the right product to the right place at the right time. Logistics? Ready to pivot. We are searching for a temporary Continuous Improvement (CI) Coordinator to document, adopt, and deploy benchmark best practices within commercial operations. In this role, you will lead and support our continuous improvement solutions and strategy for driving the Talking Rain business forward. Reports to: Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager Direct Reports: N/A Location: Onsite at our Preston, WA office 3 days a week Base Hourly Rate: $28 - $34 Temporary Term Length: 6+ months Please note this is a temproary position with the potential to convert to full-time, regular status. Document commercial operation constraints that impact reaching company goals and objectives. Work in collaboration with the business process team to support business agility, scalability, and resilience. Follow up with functional leads on benchmark business practice education. Support implementation of KPIs, reporting, systems, and processes to achieve data-driven objectives. Update supporting benchmark artifacts including checklists, templates, workflows, SOPs & training videos. Monitor and track business process deployment and adoption across commercial operations. Coordinate change management governance to monitor and track adherence to best business practices. Help with applying benchmark best practices with the new Enterprise Resource Planning system. Organize collaboration with key stakeholders on education and adoption of continuous improvement. Inform continuous improvement thinking by scheduling learning opportunities for CI tools, like RCA. Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed at all times, advising your immediate manager of any food safety and/or quality issues. Complete other responsibilities as assigned. WHAT YOU BRING 1+ years of Process Improvement experience, ideally in supply chain and operations. Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel). Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) preferred. Rain Makers are people who are accountable, curious, and inclusive. We hold ourselves accountable and recognize room for growth while openly accepting feedback. We embrace change to deliver progressive results. Rain Makers don't wait for answers - we go find them. Curiosity is part of what makes us so successful. Sometimes we push back, productively challenging the status quo. We promote inclusivity . Valuing communication and respect, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table. We are an approachable bunch, building and fostering relationships with people of all backgrounds. WHAT WE OFFER Nothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks, and we want to equip our Rain Makers with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being. That means things like... Three Weeks of Vacation. And that's just to start! Spend some time with us, and you'll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status! Six Weeks of Paid Parental Leave. Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave. Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it's intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours. Relocation: Relocation Available (when available) Vehicle Program - Field Sales Specialist - Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate Field Sales Managers and Market Managers - Company car included! Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors - We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles. HQ Directors/VPs - Vehicle Stipend - This role qualifies for a vehicle stipend equaling $650/$800 monthly. 401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals. Fitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours. Medical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers! Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.
