Continuous Improvement Specialist
Core
Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects to drive safety, quality, cost, and productivity gains in heavy industrial operations.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Specialist (Manufacturing)
Builds
Standard work, control plans, and visual controls to sustain operational improvements.
Domain
Heavy industrial manufacturing / Mining equipment
Required skills
Cross-functional project leadership, A3/PDCA problem-solving, data analysis, Kaizen event facilitation, value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis, influence without authority
Preferred skills
Lean or Six Sigma certification, experience with 5S/6S, background in Process Engineering
Technologies
A3, PDCA, Kaizen, 5S/6S, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis
Responsibilities
Lead defined cross-functional improvement projects from problem definition through sustainment; Coach project owners in foundational problem-solving practices; Analyze operational and financial data to establish baselines and measure results; Plan and facilitate Kaizen events and process mapping activities; Partner with site leaders to translate business priorities into improvement activity; Maintain a rolling three-month CI roadmap; Develop standard work and visual controls to sustain improvements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC