Continuous Improvement Specialist, Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement Specialist

As a privately held company, our client is not subject to shareholder requirements and quarter-by-quarter market results. This affords them the ability to both believe in and create lifetime relationships. They choose to invest in their people, their processes, and their customers. They serve a wide variety of industries, including CPG, paper products, food and beverage, pet food, electronics, home appliances, heavy equipment, and raw materials.

Job Type: Full-time;
On-site

• Execution of continuous improvement initiatives across various locations, departments, clients, and teams.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for performance enhancement.
• Develop and Manage time studies, productivity measurements, and workflow mapping efforts.
• Complete process evaluations and recommend changes that drive efficiency and quality.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and visual aids (charts, process maps, dashboards) to communicate findings and progress.
• Support various department initiatives through planning, tracking, and reporting on various projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and monitor results.
• Collect data to track and report various key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Development of standardized processes.
• Perform research to quantify cost-effective and impactful solutions—services, tools, and equipment—that drive efficiency gains.
• Support the communication and implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality improvement methodologies across the organization.
• Perform adhoc responsibilities as needed.

• Educational training/degree in Engineering (Industrial, Systems, etc.) or similar education or work experience.
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in the fields of warehousing, logistics, and/or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-starter, strong bias for action in a high ambiguity environment.
• Enthusiastic team player with a proactive, problem-solving attitude.

This position offers a competitive base salary.