The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for driving efficiency, quality, and productivity across operations. This role leads Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, coaches' teams at all levels, and supports the development of a culture of problem-solving and operational excellence. By analyzing processes, reducing waste, and driving measurable improvements, the Continuous Improvement Specialist directly impacts performance, throughput, and customer satisfaction. This role requires a strong foundation in data-driven decision-making, Lean principles, and change management.
Accountabilities
- Lead CI projects that streamline manufacturing processes and eliminate waste.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and training to build team engagement in CI.
- Analyze operations to uncover inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints.
- Partner with leadership to plan, prioritize, and execute improvement initiatives.
- Apply Lean tools (5S, Kanban, VSM) and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) to drive sustainable results.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions that stick.
- Support the rollout of Visual Factory tools and reinforce standard work.
- Collaborate with QA/QC to track and sustain improvements in quality and throughput.
- Coach, train, and influence employees at all levels, from shop floor to leadership.
- Drive adoption of new processes through effective change management.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and internal quality systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned