What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Specialist position at Goodwin Recruiting?
We are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive operational improvements within a manufacturing environment. This role will partner across production, quality, engineering, and leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and overall performance.
Continuous Improvement Specialist Compensation & Benefits
- $80,000–$95,000 base salary
- Annual incentive bonus and merit increase opportunities
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- 11 paid holidays plus PTO
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Employee recognition programs and company events
Continuous Improvement Specialist Responsibilities
- Lead continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, cost reduction, workflow, and operational efficiency
- Drive 5S, Kaizen, Lean, and structured problem-solving initiatives across manufacturing operations
- Analyze production data, KPIs, and process variation to identify improvement opportunities and root causes
- Develop and track performance metrics and measure results before and after improvements are implemented
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing processes and quality systems
- Lead projects from problem identification through implementation and sustained results
- Present findings, project results, and recommendations to leadership
Continuous Improvement Specialist Qualifications
- 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred or equivalent experience
- Proven success leading continuous improvement or process improvement projects
- Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and root cause analysis
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949
- Strong analytical skills and experience using data and KPIs to drive decisions
- Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Lean/Six Sigma training or certification and SAP experience are a plus
Theresa Rickette
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000