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Sr Spec Continuous Improvement

Northfield, Illinois, US💼 Full-time💰 $101,000–$101,000🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-25

Core

Leading and executing complex, high-impact process improvement initiatives across corporate and manufacturing environments using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Role type

Senior Specialist Continuous Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma)

Builds

Sustainable process improvements, measurable business value, and a culture of Continuous Improvement.

Domain

Manufacturing / Operations / Quality Management

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Lean Six Sigma methodologies, data analysis, solution design, change management, process mapping, ROI analysis, coaching and mentoring, stakeholder partnership, standardization of best practices

Preferred skills

Six Sigma Black Belt certification, facilitating multi-day kaizen events, experience in regulated environments (FDA, QSR, ISO), ERP systems (SAP)

Technologies

Microsoft Office, ERP systems (SAP), statistical analysis tools

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end continuous improvement initiatives from identification to benefit realization; Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to solve complex problems and improve efficiency; Serve as a change agent to influence stakeholders and ensure adoption of improvements; Design and implement process controls and metrics for sustainability; Facilitate workshops, kaizen events, and process mapping sessions; Develop business cases and track realized benefits; Coach and mentor team members on CI tools and best practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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