Plant Continuous Improvement Engineer

Your Opportunity

The Herff Jones Cap & Gown division is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our operations team.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Define operational requirements and lead continuous improvement initiatives that meet or exceed business objectives and customer expectations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve key performance metrics, including safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost.
• Contribute to complex and high-impact improvement projects across the organization.
• Support the communication and execution of company policies, goals, and strategic initiatives as needed.
• Promote and support quality systems, process improvements, and safety initiatives using Lean principles.
• Develop, apply, and coach Lean tools and methodologies to drive sustainable improvements.
• Participate in reviewing Lean performance expectations and results with leadership teams.

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean, and/or Six Sigma roles.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives in a mid-sized, seasonal manufacturing environment preferred.
• Leverage Lean/Six Sigma certifications.
• Hands-on experience leading or supporting Kaizen events and improvement projects.
• Working knowledge of root cause analysis tools and problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and active listening—with the ability to convey consistent messages across multiple teams.
• Success to effectively communicate (listening, writing and verbal) to multiple teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Customer- and business-focused mindset with the ability to align improvement efforts to company goals and objectives.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across all departments and organizational levels.
• Moderate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.
• Daily activity includes but is not limited to: Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Reading, communication, math, critical thinking/reasoning.
• Working at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.

Qualifications

• Physical Activities: Lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting.
• Working at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50lbs.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above moderate.

Benefits

Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.