Continuous Improvement Specialist

COME JOIN MID-CONTINENT! 

“Where your work is valued—above-market pay, real work-life balance, and a team that feels like home.”

THE POSITION…

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will identify, develop, and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, service quality, employee engagement, with a focus on production performance. To be successful in this role, you’ll need to analyze workflows, reduce inefficiencies, support change initiatives, and promote a culture of continuous improvement. 

THIS POSITION MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

• You have a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or related field


• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in process improvement, operations, and project management in a manufacturing environment.


• You have Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.


• You are proficient with Microsoft Office.


• You have strong attention to detail.


• You are organized, focused and results oriented.


• You are a problem-solver with critical thinking and prioritizing skills.


• You have excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

WE WOULD REALLY LIKE IT IF… (but it’s not a deal breaker)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification


• Change Management certification 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT…

• Analyze current manufacturing processes, workflows, and operational practices to identify improvement opportunities with consideration to impact and feasibility


• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Value Stream Mapping


• Collect and analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and root causes of operational issues


• Facilitate cross‑functional meetings to drive stakeholder engagement, define success criteria, and align expectations throughout improvement initiatives


• Develop and implement action plans outlining specific deliverables, outcome indicators, and performance-measured indicators to improve productivity, quality, customer service, and employee experience 


• Communicate effectively with production staff to ensure implemented lean principles and processes are understood using change management techniques


• Monitor implementation of solutions to ensure objectives and expected benefits are achieved


• Support organizational goals related to compliance, efficiency, safety, customer satisfaction, and performance metrics

WE ARE ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK…

• We provide above-market pay and a comprehensive benefits package.


• We promote an environment where you can excel in your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.


• Our facility is climate controlled, clean, organized, and safe. We operate in a professional, light manufacturing environment.


• We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right – every time.


• We have frequent events to keep work interesting. Our food drive is super impressive, we enjoy an annual food truck fest appreciation day, monthly fruit/donut day, employee luncheons throughout the year, wellness challenges with incentives, and frequent ticket raffles for local sporting and cultural events.


• We have a small company feel – even though we’re doing big things!

WHO WE ARE…

Founded in 1964, Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics provides superior instruments, avionics and power solutions to the global aerospace community. We operate one of the largest maintenance, overhaul and exchange programs in the world, and deliver safe and certified products, using innovative technologies and sophisticated clean sheet designs. 

At Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics, we are committed to quality, service, integrity, and professionalism. Our employees serve the best customers from all over the world in general, business and commercial, advanced air mobility, defense and special missions markets. In this role, you’ll be an important part of the reason our customers consider us a premier instrument, avionics, and aircraft power solutions provider. 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Actual compensation offered within the targeted salary range will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.