Continuous Improvement Specialist jobs in the United States
The Continuous Improvement Specialist evaluates all continuous improvement activities and implements plans to optimize performance and processes. Assists with the implementation of Lean Manufacturing goals and strategies for improving the operations and processes within the organization. Being a Continuous Improvement Specialist typically requires a bachelor's degree. Employs Lean methodologies and tools in order to accomplish business objectives. In addition, Continuous Improvement Specialist also requires training and Lean certification through an accredited organization. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Working as a Continuous Improvement Specialist typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Continuous Improvement Specialist jobs
Continuous Improvement Specialist
- Peerless Products, Inc.
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Fort Scott, KS
FULL_TIME
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Responsibilities/Job Duties:
- Encourage and promote a strong Safety Culture
- Utilize Lean Initiatives to drive quality, efficiency, and profitability improvements
- Participates in Kaizen project identification and selection, determine benefits, recommend resources and team members. Uses data to guide the decision-making process
- Lead Kaizen Events and complete follow-up requirements.
- Leverages best practices across the organization in tools and processes
- Measure work performance, workflow, methods of production, and operator techniques
- Improve labor utilization by designing innovative methods of production, lean workflow, and streamline operator techniques
- In cooperation with team - develop, validate, implement, and maintain labor standards and standard work for manufacturing processes
- Review production schedules, processes, specifications, and related information to make recommendations for optimization
- Develop control systems and process improvements to reduce Cost of Poor Quality
- Provide recommendations with supporting data for facility layout improvements, CapEx, or similar projects
- Create and manage documentation and reports
- Promote a collaborative and Continuous Improvement Culture
- Adhere to company policy, procedures, and rules
- Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude
- Perform various other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications:- Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering degree preferred, but not required
- 2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
- Experience preforming time studies is desired
- Familiar with the tools and technologies to optimize efficiencies. Takt time, standard work,
continuous flow, Pull system, Kanban, 5 Why, PDCA, 5S- Must be detail-oriented to accurately review drawings, specifications, reports, and technical documents in support of company objectives.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Must have good planning, organizational, and execution skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and established goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- 15 Days Ago
Strategic Continuous Improvement Specialist
- IMEC Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- *This position requires residency in the state of Illinois. The ideal candidate will live in the Northern part of the state. **Regular travel required within the state of Illinois. The Strategic Conti...
- 15 Days Ago
Continuous Improvement Specialist
- Beverage Manufacturing Company
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Oxnard, CA
FULL_TIME
- About Tropicana Brands Group The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana,...
- 15 Days Ago
Continuous Improvement Specialist
- Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp
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Cudahy, WI
FULL_TIME
- A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We’re an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees worldwide. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our te...
- 16 Days Ago
Continuous Improvement Specialist
- Nestlé USA
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Glendale, AZ
FULL_TIME
- Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for yo...
- 17 Days Ago
Continuous Improvement Specialist
- ST Engineering
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Mobile, AL
FULL_TIME
- About Us ST Engineering Aerospace is located at Brookley Aeroplex in Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, FL, at the Pensacola International Airport. We are a renowned provider of aircraft maintenance and ...
- 18 Days Ago
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- Abbott
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- G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Inc.
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- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Inventory Deployment Analyst - International
- Victorias Secret & Co.
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Columbus, OH
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- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Equus
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Columbus, OH
- Company Description As a Business Services Consultant focused on serving employers, you will be integral to the success ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Continuous Improvement Specialist
- DISHER
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Lockbourne, OH
- Continuous Improvement Specialist - Lockbourne, Ohio DISHER is currently partnering with a company that designs and impl...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
Lean Process Engineer
- Utility Solutions Group
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Columbus, OH
- Job Description Job Description Role Mission & Overview Utility Solutions Group is a manufacturer of natural gas pressur...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Order Management Analyst
- Confluent
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Columbus, OH
- With Confluent, organizations can harness the full power of continuously flowing data to innovate and win in the modern ...
- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Income Estimation for Continuous Improvement Specialist jobs
$81,398 to $104,578