Continuous Improvement Specialist

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Wheeler Machinery in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking to hire a Continuous Improvement (CI) Coach to teach and mentor frontline employees and leaders on CI methodology. This role will help build an engaged culture that solves problems. The CI Coach will work with Technicians, Team Leads, and Supervisors to instill the CI mindset through facilitation, training, and hands‑on learning on the Gemba, using Lean and Wheeler tools such as the CI card system.

• Support implementation of the Wheeler Way Forward Strategic Framework.
• Mentor frontline employees to drive change in their work areas to improve key business indicators and simplify operations.
• Co‑coach employees in using continuous improvement tools to solve problems and build a continuous improvement culture.
• Support and drive the CI card system by recognizing participants and providing coaching.
• Lead and coach problem‑solving activities.
• Teach training courses to build continuous improvement capabilities.

• Unwavering commitment to working safely.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of full‑time CI experience.
• Proficient with Lean tools (people development, mapping, problem‑solving methods, standards, 5S, error proving, daily management, KPIs).
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and comfort leading groups across all levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities