Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future: 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. How You’ll Make an Impact: Testing and Execution: 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. Agile Innovation and Project Management: 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. Operationalize New and Evolved Solutions: 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. Market Intelligence and Growth Strategy: 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. Who You Are: 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. Where You’ll Work: 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. #LI-TS1 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. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. Click on any of the links below to view or print the full poster. E-Verify and Right to Work. PRIVACY POLICY At Little Caesars® Pizza and Blue Line Foodservice Distribution ®, you’re part of a dynamic team in the pizza business. Known for innovation and home of the exclusive Pizza Portal® pickup, Little Caesars is an international brand with a household name – a global company with family-owned restaurants in your neighborhood. Blue Line® sources and delivers ingredients to neighborhoods throughout the U.S. so we can make our famous Hot-N-Ready® pizzas, Crazy Bread®, Caesar Wings®, and more, fulfilling our customer promise. Little Caesars Fundraising proudly helps raise millions of dollars for thousands of schools, churches, sports teams, and other nonprofit organizations. Backed by the global pizza brand, customers of Little Caesars Fundraising enjoy products they can make at home or pick up in stores. Our colleagues are the heart and soul of the business – whether you work in the stores, one of our warehouses, the corporate office, or your home office, Little Caesars, Blue Line and Little Caesars Fundraising colleagues work together to make a big impact in communities around the world. Let’s connect! Share your contact info and upload your resume so we can match you with the perfect role at Little Caesars or Blue Line. Full time colleagues qualify for a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, legal and counseling services, flexible spending accounts, disability and adoption benefits, and more. Colleagues also enjoy the perks of being associated with professional sports teams and have access to events at Little Caesars Arena and Comerica Park in our hometown of Detroit, Michigan.