Continuous Improvement Engineer
$100,000–$110,000 year
On-site · Dayton, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics; facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen events to drive operational efficiencies; analyze processes and operational data to identify improvement opportunities; develop and implement standardized work practices and process documentation; collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to execute improvement projects; track, measure, and report project performance against KPIs; support value stream mapping and process optimization; identify and eliminate waste; provide training and coaching on continuous improvement methodologies and tools; promote a culture of operational excellence and employee engagement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field preferred
- Experience leading continuous improvement, process improvement, manufacturing engineering, or operational excellence initiatives
- Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies
- Experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or distribution environments preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Ability to collect, interpret, and present operational performance data
- Experience with process mapping, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Lean Manufacturing Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence certifications
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