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Continuous Improvement Specialist

Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesFull-time$65k2026-10-05 → 2026-10-22

Core

Strategic partner driving operational excellence, process efficiency, and KPI performance across project execution and business processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Role type

Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist (Operational Excellence)

Builds

Standardized processes, governance practices, operating rhythms, and sustainable improvement solutions

Domain

Industrial operations / Project management / Process optimization

Required skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, DMAIC methodology, root cause analysis, KPI management, change management, stakeholder influence, process standardization, workshop facilitation, risk mitigation

Preferred skills

PMP certification, Value Engineering, SAVE certification, MBA, large-scale transformation leadership

Technologies

Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen

Responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives; Facilitate process improvement workshops and Kaizen events; Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms for operational visibility; Coach and mentor teams on continuous improvement principles; Partner with leadership to define and improve critical performance metrics; Lead change management efforts for business transformation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic partnership focus