
Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.
In this role, you will support defining the future for Little Caesars and driving business impact through innovation. You will support key initiatives, coordinate detailed plans and foster collaboration. Leverage your expertise in innovation and commercialization, paired with a strong interest and knowledge in automation, process innovation, technology, robotics, and the development of new services within the QSR industry.
Coordinate the execution of pilot programs for new processes, operational solutions, and technologies in lab and live environments.
Collaborate with internal teams to ideate and develop solutions for operational and guest facing challenges.
Track pilot performance and compile reports on outcomes to recommend next steps.
Support scaling successful pilots across the organization.
Apply a test-and-learn approach to support agile innovation efforts.
Perform project management tasks, including maintaining project schedules, tracking risks, monitoring deliverables, and managing resources.
Communicate project progress to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
Assist in operationalizing new and enhanced solutions & initiatives by working closely with cross-functional teams.
Develop a practical understanding of challenges and opportunities faced by Restaurant Team Members, Franchisees, and Customers by identifying pain points and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain a pulse on and assess emerging technologies and analyze their potential impact on restaurant operations and guest satisfaction.
Provide insights into vendor capabilities and competitive innovation trends to support decision-making.
Collaborate with leadership to maintain an innovation roadmap, prioritizing initiatives based on strategic value.
Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in innovation and project management, preferably in restaurant operations.
Strong communicator with excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Proven ability to support innovation and process improvement initiatives.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with project management and data visualization tools.
Hands-on experience in executing pilots or implementing new processes, applications, or technologies.
A state-of-the-art building with a modern, collaborative environment in the heart of The District Detroit.
Access to amenities including a fitness center, work café, and an outdoor patio.
Occasional travel (~30%) may be required.
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All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Blue Line Distribution.
Blue Line Distribution is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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ABOUT LITTLE CAESARS®
Little Caesars, the Best Value in Pizza*, was founded by Mike and Marian Ilitch as a single, family-owned restaurant in 1959 and is headquartered in downtown Detroit, Michigan. It is the third-largest pizza chain in the world, with restaurants in each of the 50 U.S. states and 29 countries and territories.
Known for its HOT-N-READY® pizza, Crazy Puffs®, and famed Crazy Bread®, Little Caesars uses quality ingredients, like fresh, never-frozen mozzarella and Muenster cheese and sauce made from fresh-packed, vine-ripened California crushed tomatoes. The brand is known for innovation and is home to the exclusive Pizza Portal® pickup, a heated, self-service mobile order pickup station. Little Caesars is also the Official Pizza Sponsor of the NFL.
A high-growth company with over 65 years in the $150 billion worldwide pizza industry, Little Caesars continually looks for franchisee candidates to join the team in markets worldwide. In addition to providing the opportunity for entrepreneurial independence in a franchise system, Little Caesars offers a simple operating system, a reputation for taste and value, and strong brand awareness with one of the most recognized characters in the country, Little Caesar. Little Caesars is proud to be part of the Ilitch Companies family of businesses.
For more, visit LittleCaesars.com and follow Little Caesars on TikTok, Instagram, and X.
*Limited to top 4 national pizza chains