Continuous Improvement Engineer

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality across the organization. This role leverages Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to drive sustainable change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze manufacturing and business processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Lead and facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 6S initiatives.
• Conducts root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and report progress to leadership.
• Train and mentor staff on continuous improvement tools and techniques.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in process optimization.
• Be innovative and drive improvement projects.
• Be self-motivated, finding corrections weekly.
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Working Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Safety and Personal Protective Equipment:

Must adhere to all safety rules in force for the location you are in while performing your job responsibilities. This includes at a customer or supplier location. Must meet requirements for PPE in specific manufacturing areas when you are in those areas including safety shoes and safety glasses.

Direct Reports:

None.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Schroeder Industries LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields such as Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management.
• At least 2 experience in manufacturing, operations, or process improvement roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies & tool set such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Shopfloor Management.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP is a plus.
• Experience as a Manufacturing / Production Engineer.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (e.g., Excel).
• Experience with process mapping, value stream mapping, and DMAIC.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Abilities:

Stand - Constantly

Walk - Frequently

Sit - Occasionally

Handling / Fingering - Constantly

Reach Outward - Constantly

Reach Above Shoulder - Occasionally

Climb - Occasionally

Crawl - Not Applicable

Squat or Kneel - Occasionally

Bend - Occasionally

Lift/Carry:

10 lbs. or less - Constantly

11-20 lbs. - Constantly

21-50 lbs. - Occasionally

51-100 lbs. - Occasionally

Over 100 lbs. - Not Applicable

Push/Pull:

12 lbs. or less - Frequently

13-25 lbs. - Frequently

26-40 lbs. - Occasionally

41-100 lbs. - Occasionally

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs./day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs./day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs./day)