Continuous Improvement Engineer - Central

About the role

As a key change agent, you'll teach, coach, and embed Lean principles across all levels of the organization—driving measurable results and fostering a culture of Operational Excellence.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Teaching and coaching Lean systems and Lean Thinking across departments and leadership levels.
• Tracking, monitoring, and reporting results for key Lean initiatives.
• Assessing teams and providing constructive feedback to strengthen Lean competencies.
• Influencing leadership as a change manager to embed Operational Excellence into the company culture.
• Identifying process improvement opportunities and mentoring teams to execute strategic change.
• Using data and KPIs to prioritize efforts and ensure goal achievement.
• Facilitating impactful training sessions focused on problem-solving and process optimization.
• Conducting Maturity Assessments and guiding departments along the Lean Roadmap.

Responsibilities

You'll bring a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (REQUIRED), hands-on experience with the Toyota Production System or similar Lean methodologies, a strong background in program or change management with a proven record of driving organizational transformation, excellent judgment, personal accountability, and a self-starter mindset. You'll also need to build relationships and work effectively across all levels of the organization, including vendors and shareholders, and have proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, and statistical tools like Minitab or SPC for Excel. Outstanding written and oral communication skills are also required.

Willingness to travel 25% to support initiatives across our facilities.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is REQUIRED.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with the Toyota Production System or similar Lean methodologies.

A strong background in program or change management with a proven record of driving organizational transformation.

Skills

Excellent judgment, personal accountability, and a self-starter mindset.

The ability to build relationships and work effectively across all levels of the organization, including vendors and shareholders.

Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, and statistical tools like Minitab or SPC for Excel.

Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Willingness to travel 25% to support initiatives across our facilities.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
401(K) with Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Disclaimer

The information listed above is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description. A full list of duties and responsibilities for this position is available upon request.