Summary

The Performance Improvement and Engineering Manager will work with site leadership to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of a sustainable Lean Management approach. Our manufacturing organizations are committed to developing a sustainable continuous improvement culture using Lean principles. The successful development of this culture will enhance work processes and output, while delivering significant cost savings, improved customer service, quality, and safety for the company.

This individual will supervise the definition, documentation and implementation of best-practice yogurt packaging technologies, machinery, and material specifications. Responsibilities will include teaching, mentoring, and execution of Lean strategy. They will be responsible to communicate the goals and objectives of the specific Lean/CI activities and to provide a system for measuring results of Lean/CI activities on an ongoing basis. In addition, they will work with the site leadership to ensure that CI improvements are rolled out quickly and effectively and that the improvements are sustained. We seek a goal-oriented leader. This individual must be both a credible teacher and capable of influencing all levels of the organization

This role has a responsibility for ensuring both food safety and quality of Chobani product.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean training and implementation of a Lean toolkit to include value stream management, lean diagnosis/strategy & objective setting, Kanban, SMED, team problem solving, Kaizen, etc.
• Develop and implement lean metrics and visual indicators to support line efficiencies
• Deliver KPI’s in support of the manufacturing strategy
• Lead and coach members of the management and continuous improvement teams, primarily through implementation of Lean principles and practices
• Conduct internal lean manufacturing assessments and develop improvement plans from assessments.
• Ensure controls and metrics are in place and sustained to monitor progress of the factory's continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide shift manager coverage as required to maintain positive associate relationships and manufacturing perspective
• Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Requirements

• 5-7 years of manufacturing experience in Lean Implementation
• An undergraduate degree, preferably in Engineering or Business Administration
• Lean toolkit application skills (value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Error proofing, SMED, team problem solving, etc.)
• Knowledge of internal manufacturing and major business processes
• Significant change management experience
• Ability to work cross functionally with Finance, Maintenance and Operations

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit  www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this full-time position is $95,000.00 - $150,700.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, and paid volunteer time off.