Saginaw, Texas, United States · On-site
$103k–$128k/yr
The Operations Excellence Practitioner serves as a continuous improvement expert supporting multiple sites by leading high‑impact initiatives that advance the ROOT Operational Excellence program. This role evaluates perf…
Skills: Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$23/hr
Job Description Utility Operator $20 per hour + shift differential- $1.50- 2nd shift and $3.00-3rd shift Once cross trained the individual must be able to work alternate shifts, 3 PM to 11 PM and 11 PM to 7 AM. Your role…
Skills: Sanitation, Plant Operations, Equipment Maintenance, Computer Proficiency, English Communication
Lower Mount Bethel Township, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
Job Description Must be open to work all shifts. Will train on 1st shift $27.56/hour As Production Associate following list of qualifications is not intended to be complete but should serve to guide candidates in this po…
Skills: Sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality Assurance, Safety Compliance, Equipment Maintenance
Commerce City, Colorado, United States · On-site
$75k–$95k/yr
Production Supervisor Your role: As Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing day-to-day operations for packing, warehouse and loading department ensuring direct reports are following po…
Skills: Production Supervision, Warehouse Management, Employee Safety, Food Safety, Process Improvement
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada · On-site
Maintenance Technician I As a Maintenance Technician I, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, fixing, and maintaining equipment. You will support and enable preventative maintenance at the plant. You are expected …
Skills: Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Mechanical Aptitude, Problem Solving, Computer Applications
Alton, Illinois, United States · On-site
Exciting Job Opportunity at Ardent Mills! Are you ready to join a team that makes a difference in people's lives? Look no further! Ardent Mills is the leading flour milling and ingredients company in North America, and w…
Skills: Utility System Operation, Equipment Maintenance, Sanitation, Food Safety Compliance, Problem Solving
Commerce City, Colorado, United States · On-site
Bulk Sweeper – Union As a Bulk Sweeper, you will be responsible for ensuring the sanitation and cleanliness of sections of the facility, learning the basics of flour milling, and cross-train in at one or more workstation…
Skills: Sanitation, Forklift Operation, Food Safety, Computer Literacy, Microsoft Suite
Denver, Colorado, United States · On-site
$133k–$180k/yr
The Director, Corporate FP&A leads enterprise-wide financial planning, including forecasts, annual budgeting, and management reporting, while driving standardization of processes, tools, and reporting frameworks across t…
Skills: Financial Planning, Budgeting, Management Reporting, Strategic Insights, KPI Development
Commerce City, Colorado, United States · On-site
$86k–$122k/yr
Production Manager Your role: As Production Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring high performance execution of plant production activities across multiple shifts and/or departments to produce products that meet …
Skills: Production Management, Leadership, Lean Practices, Performance Management, Process Improvement
Stockton, California, United States · On-site
$75k–$99k/yr
Elevator Supervisor Your role: As Elevator Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing and executing day-to-day operations for elevator department ensuring direct reports are following policies and procedures rela…
Skills: Operations Management, Employee Safety, Food Safety, Process Improvement, Workforce Planning
Alton, Illinois, United States · On-site
Exciting Job Opportunity at Ardent Mills! Are you ready to join a team that makes a difference in people's lives? Look no further! Ardent Mills is the leading flour milling and ingredients company in North America, and w…
Skills: Forklift Operation, Warehouse Management, Sanitation, Food Safety, Problem Solving
Arlington, Oregon, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$25/hr
Exciting Job Opportunity at Ardent Mills! Pack Operator Are you ready to join a team that makes a difference in people's lives? Look no further! Ardent Mills is the leading flour milling and ingredients company in North …
Skills: Equipment Operation, Packaging, Sanitation, Food Safety Compliance, Problem Solving
Ogden, Utah, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$29/hr
Maintenance Technician I As a Maintenance Technician I, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, fixing, and maintaining equipment. You will support and enable preventative maintenance at the plant. You are expected …
Skills: Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Mechanical Aptitude, Problem Solving, Computer Applications
Omaha, Nebraska, United States · On-site
Job Description Exciting Job Opportunity at Ardent Mills! Are you ready to join a team that makes a difference in people's lives? Look no further! Ardent Mills is the leading flour milling and ingredients company in Nort…
Skills: Equipment Operation, Preventative Maintenance, Safety Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Forklift Operation
Hastings, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$76k–$96k/yr
Assistant Head Miller Your role: As the Assistant Head Miller, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations of the mill, including ensuring departmental adherence with Ardent Mills values, policies and procedu…
Skills: Milling Operations, Mill Maintenance, Wheat Cleaning, Tempering, CAD Drawing
Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$29/hr
As a Mill Technician you will be responsible for maintaining the entire milling operation process to include the wheat elevator wheat bins, to the blending operation, and finally finished products and co-products entry i…
Skills: Milling Operations, Food Safety, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office Suite, Control Systems
Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$25/hr
What's in it for you? - $5,000 First Year Sign-On Bonus - Competitive hourly rates starting at $24.00 - 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM pays $1.50 additional per hour - 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM pays $3.00 additional per hour - Annual per…
Skills: Bulk Load Out Systems Operation, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access
Lake City, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$25/hr
Bulk Plant Loader Night Shift 6:30p-6:30a Your role: As a Bulk Plant Loader, you will be responsible for ensuring that Ardent Mills products meet customer requirements at the end of the milling process. Ardent Mills insi…
Skills: Bulk Plant Loading, Preventative Maintenance, Lab Analysis, Computer Skills, Communication
Saginaw, Texas, United States · On-site
$17/hr–$19/hr
We feed 100 million people a day. Come join the Ardent Mills Team where you can make a difference in people’s lives every day. No experience necessary; we will train you! At Ardent Mills, we are passionate about our peop…
Skills: Problem Solving, Safety Focus, Physical Stamina, Reliability, Adaptability
Denver, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
$90k–$115k/yr
The Organizational Change Manager is an advanced individual contributor who independently manages moderately complex change initiatives with significant organizational impact. The role partners with project and business …
Skills: Change Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Instructional Design, Adult Learning Theory, Facilitation
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Lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives and structured projects to drive measurable business results across multiple sites. Develop and pilot CI programs, provide hands-on problem-solving support, and deliver training to strengthen operational capabilities.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field or 4-6+ years of manufacturing CI experience, with proficiency in Lean Six Sigma tools. Candidates must have project management experience and the ability to travel up to 40%.
Evaluate current-state processes against industry best practices and performance benchmarks to identify improvement opportunities.
Prioritize continuous improvement initiatives based on return on investment, operational impact, and level of effort.
Act as a subject matter expert in developing, piloting, and improving CI programs, standards, and methodologies within the ROOT Operational Excellence framework.
Execute short- and long-term continuous improvement projects across sites, including planning, implementation, tracking, and documentation of process changes.
Apply structured problem-solving methods and CI tools to eliminate causes of inefficiencies, margin erosion, and non-value-added activities.
Analyze KPI and performance data to assess results, validate financial impact, and adjust improvement actions as needed.
Create and maintain site-specific dashboards, reports, and metrics to demonstrate progress, sustainability, and long-term impact.
Develop and deploy continuous improvement training and activities to support ROOT, Ardent Mills Operational Excellence program, across multiple sites.
Experience and Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, industrial engineering, mechanical engineer, or a related field or 4-6+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement for manufacturing
• Experience with continuous improvement, 5S, lean manufacturing, kaizen, lean six sigma, root cause analysis, and value stream mapping
• Technical acumen including systems and data visualization
• Excellent written and verbal communication including facilitation skills
• 1-2 years managing projects using project management tools or technology
• Knowledge of capital expenditure process and requirements
• Proficiency in using various operations systems
• Leadership, coaching, and /or mentoring
Good to Have:
• Lean, Six Sigma, or related certification
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Experience delivering transactional process improvement
• Flexibility and diplomacy with coworkers
• Ability to make decisions as well as influence decision-making
• Ability to weigh and manage priorities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions (With or without reasonable accommodation):
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas
• Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include:
o Heat / cold temperatures (inclement weather)
o Indoor/ outdoor environment
o Dusty environment
o Noisy environment
o Frequent moving/ vibration/ or other motion of equipment / process
o Elevated places, to include stairs/ladders
Other Considerations:
• Up to 40% travel
Location:
Saginaw TX
Address:
401 East Industrial Blvd, Saginaw TX, 76179Additional Locations (if applicable):
Employment Type:
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EEO Commitment:
At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:
At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:
Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain [email protected] or [email protected].
Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com
We know you care about the future of food, and so do we. That’s why our experienced teams of ingredient specialists, technical experts, bakers, and culinary creators are working to develop innovative products that feed the world today and nourish what comes next for tomorrow. At the center of our efforts is a collaborative approach that brings the best of human insight, hard work, and trusted nutrition together to help our customers – and the future of nutrition – grow.
Offices: 1875 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80202, US
We know you care about the future of food, and so do we. That’s why our experienced teams of ingredient specialists, technical experts, bakers, and culinary creators are working to develop innovative products that feed the world today and nourish what comes next for tomorrow. At the center of our efforts is a collaborative approach that brings the best of human insight, hard work, and trusted nutrition together to help our customers – and the future of nutrition – grow.
Offices: 1875 Lawrence Street, Denver, CO 80202, US
