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• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

FIJI® Water is a natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji Islands). With its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel, and more than double the electrolytes of the other two top premium bottled water brands, FIJI Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water has a perfectly balanced 7.7pH. FIJI Water is available in a variety of sizes, including 330mL, 500mL, 700mL, 700mL Sports Cap, 1L, and 1.5L.

As part of its longstanding commitment to sustainability, nearly 70% of FIJI Water’s global bottle volume is in 100% recycled plastic (rPET), including its best-selling 500mL and 330mL bottles. Since 2007, the FIJI Water Foundation has been committed to supporting environmental conservation and strengthening local communities, investing more than USD $20.5 million in community development, access to safe water, education, health & wellness, and environmental sustainability.

To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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The Wonderful Company is committed to providing high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands, including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos and helping improve the lives of the people who live and work in the places where we operate. Ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE® Companies That Care list and one of Fortune® magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the U.S., The Wonderful Company is continually recognized for its dedication to the well-being of its workforce, their communities, and the planet.

Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water®. Sourced from the islands of Fiji, FIJI Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand in the United States, and America’s Favorite Bottled Water Brand. FIJI Water is sold in more than 80 countries worldwide, known for its iconic square bottle, unique mineral profile, and soft smooth taste. Sourced from a natural artesian aquifer in the islands of Fiji, the difference is the source – FIJI Water gathers natural electrolytes and minerals and maintains a perfectly balanced pH.

FIJI Water is committed to doing business responsibly and seeking opportunities to make a difference. That commitment extends to the FIJI Water Foundation – one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Fiji – which focuses its efforts and investments on education, clean water access, environmental sustainability, health and wellness, emergency relief, and community development.

The Director of Strategy and Continuous Improvement (CI) collaborates with executive leaders to identify and tackle pressing strategic challenges, develop growth strategies, enhance operational and technological efficiencies utilizing lean principles to deliver financial and organizational benefits. This position will develop and utilize its holistic team, including a Project Management Office, and partner with functional areas within FIJI Water to support the ongoing growth of the brand. Areas of focus include: Supply Chain, Operations, Production, Maintenance & Reliability, Quality, HR, Finance, Sales and Management Infrastructure.

Up to 25% travel is required in this role, both internationally to Fiji and domestically within the United States.

This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

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Job Description

• Lead high-impact strategic, commercial, and operational initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring successful execution and measurable business results.
• Develop and execute strategic plans that support long-term business priorities and operational excellence.
• Build strong partnerships with senior leaders to identify opportunities, align stakeholders, and drive organizational change.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Continuous Improvement team, prioritizing work across multiple initiatives to maximize business impact and supporting travel and on-site work as needed.
• Oversee the FIJI Water Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring effective project governance, portfolio management, and execution via Senior Manager of PMO.
• Develop organizational Continuous Improvement capabilities through coaching, training, workshops, and leadership development.
• Champion Lean, problem-solving, and change management methodologies to improve processes, eliminate waste, and build a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional teams to investigate business challenges, identify root causes, and implement sustainable process improvements and best practices.
• Establish standardized processes, performance measures, and management systems that improve operational effectiveness and scalability.
• Build and maintain a network of cross-functional subject matter experts within and outside the FIJI Water organization.
• Travel as needed to support business partners, project execution, and organizational development initiatives, including domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience in strategy, consulting, operations, technology, finance, or a related field, including 5 years of people management experience.
• MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred.
• Demonstrable executive presence.
• Experience managing team members and developing junior employees.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, especially in ambiguous or undefined situations.
• Proactive, self-starter attitude with a track record of taking initiative.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective partnerships.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Pay Range: $190,000 - $220,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

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