Job Application for Continuous Improvement Manager at Wedgewood Pharmacy

At Wedgewood Pharmacy, we are dedicated to improving the lives of animals through customized medication and compassionate care. Every role in our organization contributes to helping pets live healthier, happier lives. We are a team driven by purpose, quality, and a shared commitment to animal health.

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives across our organization. In this role, you will partner with cross-functional teams and leadership to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, enhance quality, and build a sustainable culture of operational excellence. You will champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to identify opportunities and deliver measurable results.

The Basics

Location: Chandler, AZ (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $100,000–$125,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications

How You’ll Make an Impact

Lead cross-functional teams in identifying, analyzing, and implementing process improvements across operations.
Develop and execute continuous improvement strategies that align with organizational and business objectives.
Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analyses, value stream mapping sessions, and other structured improvement activities.
Identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve workflows, increase efficiency, and strengthen product and service quality.
Establish, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and sustainability of improvement initiatives.
Train, coach, and mentor employees on Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
Partner with leadership to prioritize improvement opportunities, define project scope, and allocate resources effectively.
Drive process standardization and implementation of best practices across departments and sites.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
Ensure improvements are sustainable by developing standardized processes, documentation, and performance measures.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Lean Six Sigma certification strongly preferred, with Green Belt recommended and Black Belt highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
5+ years of experience working in manufacturing, logistics, service operations, or a related environment.
5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, process engineering, operational excellence, or operations management.
Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives that delivered measurable business results.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively influence, communicate, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
Experience using data analysis and process improvement tools such as Excel, Minitab, Power BI, and process mapping software.
Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, drug manufacturing, compounding, or another regulated environment is highly preferred.

What’s in It for You

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts.
401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
Access to voluntary insurance options.
Generous paid time off program that increases with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement through our internal job posting program.

Why We Do What We Do

At Wedgewood Pharmacy, your work has purpose. Every prescription you help prepare, support, or deliver contributes to improving the health and well-being of animals. We are passionate about what we do and proud to build a workplace where people feel supported, included, and valued.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Wedgewood Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Create a Job Alert

Interested in building your career at Wedgewood Pharmacy? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

First Name

Last Name

Preferred First Name

Country

Phone

Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Address 1

Address 2

City

State

Select...

Zip Code

Pay Expectations Aligned

Select...

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment work authorization?

Select...

Currently, or in the future, does your authorization to work in the United States involve Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT)?

Select...

Are you at least 18 years old or older?

Select...

Are you a high school graduate, or have you earned a GED?

Select...

I acknowledge that Wedgewood participates in E-Verify meaning Wedgewood will provide the federal government with my Form I-9 Emloyment Eligibility Verification to confirm that I am authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify is completed for all hires after offer acceptance. For more information, please visit the e-verify.gov website for an overview of the process.

Select...

Have you ever had a professional license denied, revoked, suspended, or otherwise restricted, conditioned, or limited or have you surrendered a professional license, been fined, placed on probation, reprimanded, disciplined, or entered into a settlement with a licensing authority in connection with a professional license you have held in any jurisdiction, or is any such action pending?

Select...

Have you at any time had an application for registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) denied, had a DEA registration revoked, or surrendered a DEA registration for cause?

Select...

Are you available to work the hours as stated in the job posting?

Select...

Please tell us why you consider yourself a suitable candidate for this position. You should include examples of proven skills and relevant talents you would bring to this position. Also, include your motivation for seeking this position.

List any additional information you feel may be helpful to us in considering your application (e.g. professional trade, civic activities, and/or offices held).

Are you able, at the time of employment, to submit verification of your legal right to work in the United States?

Select...

By selecting YES I consent to receiving recruiting SMS messages from Wedgewood Pharmacy at the phone number provided above.

Select...

Note: Selecting "no" will not eliminate you from consideration for this role.

Message and data rates may apply, depending on your mobile phone service plan. At any time you can get more help by replying HELP to these texts, or you can opt out completely by replying STOP.

Candidate Privacy Policy & Terms of Service

Have you previously interviewed or worked for Wedgewood Pharmacy or any of its affiliates?

Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Wedgewood Pharmacy’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Gender

Select...

Are you Hispanic/Latino?

Select...

Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Veteran Status

Select...

Continuous Improvement Manager

The Basics

How You’ll Make an Impact

What We’re Looking For

What’s in It for You

Apply for this job

Voluntary Self-Identification