Continuous Improvement Specialist

Continuous Improvement Specialist

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At KI, we believe knowing our customers helps us serve them better. We listen, observe, and understand that each customer has unique needs. We help customers make smart furniture decisions by offering expert advice, design options, and personalized solutions. Since 1941, we’ve positioned KI as the furniture company that best understands the furniture industry and is committed to providing customers with smart solutions.

By targeting specific markets with solutions for business furniture, university furniture, educational furniture, healthcare furniture, and government furniture, we respond quickly to our customers’ unique needs.

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist responsible for identifying inefficiencies in manufacturing and implementing strategies to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall performance. The position will provide coaching and mentorship across all departments to foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

• Establish and drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement initiatives across the plants, focusing on operational efficiency, product quality, cost reductions, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement and align projects with business objectives.
• Facilitate problem-solving sessions and Kaizen events to engage teams in continuous improvement activities.
• Conduct training sessions to promote a culture of continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• One to three years in a Continuous Improvement role.
• Six Sigma Green Belt training and/or certification preferred.

We offer participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), competitive health, dental, & vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation, sick days, holidays, wellness resources, onsite cafe, employee product discounts, special pricing on company products, educational reimbursement program, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, EAP, and more.

Apply online: ipc.us/t/E

Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Office Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing
• Location:
  
  Little Chute, WI – Salary $–$
• Job posted 5 days ago
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KI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.