Continuous Improvement Consultant
Vylor · St Joseph, IL · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on. Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role working in-office Tuesday–Thursday; remote Monday and Friday. Selected candidate will be able to office from their choice of the following locations: Princeton IL, St Joseph IL, Woodhull IL, Plymouth IN, Rushville, IN, Tipton IN, Worthington, IN or Constantine MI.
Responsibilities
- Support Lean Management System implementations and ongoing sustainment of the management system.
- Deliver formal training and coaching on Lean, Six Sigma, and CI tools to build organizational capability.
- Facilitate kaizen events, workshops, and problem-solving sessions to accelerate improvement.
- Use data and analytics to identify improvement opportunities and monitor performance.
- Support governance processes and maintain accurate reporting of CI initiatives.
- Act as a change agent by driving adoption of CI methodologies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Engage stakeholders to align CI initiatives with business priorities and ensure collaboration across functions.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to align CI initiatives with strategic objectives and financial targets.
- Collaborate across functions to ensure global standards are adapted and deployed effectively at the regional level.
- Support development and deployment of CI strategy and methodology within scope of role.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, agronomy or related field.
- Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or agricultural operations preferred.
- Experience in CI, Lean, Six Sigma, change management or operational excellence roles is preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent) or higher is desired in advance or should be developed within 1 year in the role.
- Familiarity in data analytics and visualization tools.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to lead without authority.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English is essential (written and verbal).
- Ability to present and facilitate effectively for diverse cross-functional groups.
- Domestic travel required 25% - 40%.
Benefits
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills.
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
- Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.