Continuous Improvement Specialist

Arcosa Wind Towers is looking for a motivated, results and people-oriented Continuous Improvement Specialist to aid in driving positive change utilizing project management, CI, and lean methodologies. In this role you will work within elements of the sciences of manufacturing and industrial engineering while keeping continuous improvement fundamentals at the forefront. The right candidate will use effective project management practices and be focused on identifying and implementing solutions to improve employee morale, product quality, efficiency, productivity, and safety performance throughout the plant.

Location: Newton, IA

What You'll Do

• Support and participate in Kaizen events and improvement initiatives in collaboration with plant personnel.
• Assist in developing and tracking improvement action plans to ensure progress and accountability.
• Facilitate continuous improvement practices that enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency.
• Help maintain tracking tools and metrics to provide project transparency.
• Assist in the development of business cases for CI projects and initiatives.
• Support training and coaching efforts on CI tools and methodologies across the organization.
• Work cross-functionally with plant departments to support CI initiatives and provide updates.
• Apply basic project management principles to organize tasks, optimize resources, and support productivity improvements.
• Build relationships with shop floor employees to understand production processes and identify improvement opportunities.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or technical certification preferred.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational efficiency concepts preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required; experience with project tracking tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with employees at all levels.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and cleanliness levels.
  
  

About Us

Arcosa, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a growth-oriented manufacturer of infrastructure-related products and services with leading positions in construction, energy, and transportation markets.

At Arcosa We Are Unified In Our Commitment To Build a Better World. To Accomplish Our Vision, We Advance a Safety-focused And Environmental/Social/Governance-driven Culture By Remaining Steadfast To Our Value Statements

• We are committed to being Innovative, Focused & Results Oriented.
• We act with integrity by remaining Principled, Honest and Fair.
• We make things happen by being Agile, Driven and Passionate.
• We win together by being Collaborative, Dedicated and United.
• We activate the potential of our people, which makes Arcosa the best place to work in our industry!
  
  

Arcosa Offers The Following Comprehensive Benefits

• 11 designated holidays
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life & Disability (company paid)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Parental leave
• Personal and Professional Development
• Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees
• Rewards and Recognition Programs
  

Arcosa Wind Towers will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for this opening.

Arcosa is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.