gategroup

Continuous Improvement Manager

gategroup  •  $105k - $115k/yr  •  United States (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better.

Serves as a subject matter expert in Lean methodologies, supporting CI initiatives, process optimization, and capability building across Operations Transformation & Technologies (OTT) team and programs.

Annual Hiring Range:

  • $105,000 - $115,000

Benefits

  • Paid time off

  • 401k, with company match

  • Company sponsored life insurance

  • Medical, dental, vision plans

  • Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance

  • Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Commuter benefits

  • Employee Discounts

  • Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and facilitate Lean training, coaching, and capability development across teams and hubs.

  • Facilitate Kaizen events, problem-solving workshops, and value stream mapping.

  • Validate process adherence and standard work sustainability.

  • Support development of Lean maturity assessments.

  • Provide hands-on improvement support to hubs and regional sites.

  • Partner with process owners to design and implement Lean-enabled processes.

  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned by department management.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.

  • Lean/6-Sigma certification required.


Work Experience

  • At least 5years in Continuous Improvement, Lean leadership, or Operational Excellence roles.

  • Demonstrated experience executing CI/Lean programs across multi-site operational environments.

  • Strong background in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured improvement methodologies.

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs, audits, and process standardization.

  • Experience developing and facilitating training, workshops, and capability-building programs.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability; comfort with operational data and KPIs.

  • Experience in supply chain, logistics, or complex operations required.

We anticipate that this job will close on:

06/05/2026

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If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us!

gategroup

About gategroup

Shaping the future of Inflight Hospitality.

At gategroup, we are the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board, and hospitality services, enhancing the passenger experience at 35,000 feet and beyond.

Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, our footprint spans over 200 operating units across 60+ countries and territories, making us the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry. Every day, we proudly serve millions of travelers, partnering with the world’s top airlines to deliver memorable culinary moments and seamless retail experiences.

Driven by innovation, advanced technology, and operational excellence, our teams design and deliver premium food and service solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of modern air travel.

From gourmet meals to intelligent retail programs, our mission is simple:

To elevate every journey.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Glattbrugg, CH
Year Founded
Unknown
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