What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Continuous Improvement Lead position at Wondercide?
About Wondercide
Wondercide was founded in Austin, TX, when our founder, Stephanie Boone, set out to create safe, plant-powered pest-control solutions after her dog Luna became ill from conventional treatments. Today, Wondercide offers a full line of plant-powered solutions for pets, families, homes, and yards — with over 50,000 5-star reviews and a growing omni-channel footprint across eCommerce and retail.
We’re a fast-growing, vertically integrated CPG company where we formulate, produce, package, fulfill, and support our products in-house. We are a tight-knit, highly collaborative team of doers who operate with an entrepreneurial spirit and live our values every day: Grit, Action, Curiosity, Ownership, and Insight. Our mission is rooted in Fierce Love® — protecting families of every kind, everywhere.
The Role
The Quality & Continuous Improvement Lead plays a critical role in advancing Wondercide’s Operational Excellence journey. Reporting to the Executive Director of Manufacturing Operations, this role will champion LEAN methodology and cultivate a culture of daily improvement across Production, Fulfillment, Supply Chain, and Mixing. This position will lead improvement projects, facilitate training and Kaizen events, build problem-solving capabilities within the team, and deliver measurable outcomes tied to efficiency, quality, and cost. This is a visible, hands-on role — excellent for someone who thrives on the floor, builds buy-in, influences others, and helps organizations evolve.
Key Responsibilities
Continuous Improvement Leadership
- Lead continuous improvement projects that drive efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality across operational teams.
- Maintain and prioritize a portfolio of CI opportunities with clear business case evaluation.
- Support the development and tracking of annual CI cost reduction goals and report on quarterly progress.
Lean Training & Facilitation
- Deliver LEAN Basics and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) training to 100% of Operations team members.
- Facilitate Kaizen events using an iterative, multi-week approach to maximize adoption and sustainment.
- Coach teams on Kaizen charters, Waste Walks, 5 Whys, PDCA cycles, and project justification.
Engagement & Adoption
- Champion a culture where waste identification and continuous improvement are part of daily work habits.
- Be regularly present on the production floor to observe, support, and guide problem-solving in real-time.
- Influence without authority — fostering collaboration, clarity, and shared ownership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience implementing Lean / Continuous Improvement programs.
- Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen events and LEAN tools such as PDCA, 5S, Standard Work, A3, Gemba, etc.
- Formal training or certifications (LEAN, Six Sigma, TPS, Kaizen Facilitation, etc.) preferred.
- Strong project management and communication skills; able to engage across every level of the organization.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with SAP or similar systems preferred.
- Experience working within a Tiered Management environment is highly valued.
What’s In It For You
- Work with a passionate, mission-driven team.
- A culture that encourages curiosity, growth, and development.
- State-of-the-art facility with a collaborative work environment.
- Bring your dog to work!
- Fully stocked kitchen and plenty of team engagement activities.
Location
This role is onsite at Wondercide Headquarters in Round Rock, TX.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wondercide is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity, believe in equitable opportunity, and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels like they