Continuous Improvement Specialist
Core
Coach teams and facilitate structured problem-solving to advance operational excellence and Lean systems in a heavy industrial plant.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Specialist (Industrial Operations)
Builds
Operational capability and sustainable improvement practices within the Potroom and Carbon Plant
Domain
Heavy industry / Metallurgy / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean thinking, data analysis, process mapping, value-stream mapping, PDCA, DMAIC, coaching, facilitation, change management, stakeholder engagement, safety compliance
Preferred skills
Six Sigma certification, Power BI, process software, coding
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI
Responsibilities
Advance the Warrick Lean Plan using Alcoa Business System framework; Coach supervisors and operators in daily management practices; Facilitate Kaizen events and structured problem-solving sessions; Analyze operational data and observe plant floor processes; Guide improvement initiatives using structured approaches; Lead the people side of change to ensure safe and sustained adoption
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC