Sr Continuous Improvement Specialist

Requisition ID: 37059 

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow! 
Coors Distributing Company (CDC) is one of the nation’s leading beer and beverage distributors based in Denver, CO. We are the critical link between our suppliers that produce the beverages and the retail outlets where they are sold, as well as the restaurants and bars where they are consumed. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Molson Coors Beverage Company and the only company-owned distributor.  We are one of the largest single site distributors in the country, with 470 employees and 35 suppliers. We sell and distribute 16 million cases annually to over 4,500 accounts in the Denver metro area.

We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together.  We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes. 

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies. 

Crafted Highlights:
The Sr Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing operational efficiency by implementing lean methodologies and data-driven strategies. The Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist will work cross-functionally utilizing data to develop and implement new processes.

This position reports to the Operations Director.

What You'll Deliver:  

1. Project Management (30%)

• Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Drive projects that enhance cost efficiency, quality, and delivery performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate Across Functions: Partner with managers to allocate resources effectively and streamline project execution.
• Deliver Clear Project Reporting: Provide timely updates, performance metrics, and actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Facilitate Effective Communication: Organize and lead meetings with internal teams.
• Evaluate Feasibility: Analyze procedures, specifications, and proposals to determine project viability and impact.

2. Process Improvement (30%)

• Map and Optimize Processes: Transition workflows from current state to future state and oversee implementation of improvements.
• Coach and Mentor Teams: Guide employees in applying Lean tools and root cause analysis techniques (e.g., Fishbone, 5 Whys) to solve problems and sustain improvements.
• Champion Operational Excellence: Conduct regular 5S audits and management reviews to maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employee involvement and ownership of improvement initiatives
• Optimize Vertique Warehouse Automation: Identify opportunities to improve Vertique system performance, streamline workflows, and maximize automation efficiency.

3. Data Analysis (30%)

• Perform detailed workflow and performance analysis across all warehouse processes, including replenishment, repack, returned product handling, trailer loading/unloading, and staging, to identify efficiency gaps.
• Analyze equipment utilization and develop process flow mapping to uncover bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Create, document, and communicate standardized procedures, ensuring effective training and adoption across teams.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to support gap analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain robust data management and reporting systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility for ongoing operational analysis.

4. Safety (10%)

• Model and reinforce safe behaviors, promoting the philosophy that “all injuries are preventable.”
• Use data-driven insights to identify patterns, trends, and recurring issues, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Recommend process improvements and ergonomic solutions to enhance employee safety and compliance with OSHA and local regulations.

Key Ingredients:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or other related field required
• 0-2 years of experience working in a warehouse environment
• Ability to quickly learn/use additional computer programs (i.e., Excel), and software including VIP, VPS and web-based applications
• Ability to effectively present information to different audiences
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or walk in a warehouse environment, which includes refrigerated space
• Position occasionally requires lifting and/or moving up to 165 pounds
• Other duties as assigned

Beverage Bonuses:  

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities   
• We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are 
• Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization 
• The ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, retirement plan options with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
• Work within a fast-paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences  

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. 

#CDC 

Job Posting Salary Range: (US/Colorado) $70,100 - $92,000 

Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer.  We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.