Process Improvement Engineer (Operational Excellence)

Responsibilities

• Drive Operational Excellence
• Build and lead a plant-wide continuous improvement (CI) pipeline aligned to business priorities
• Lead a steady stream of process improvements and personally lead to the highest impact initiatives by using structured problem solving, observations, time studies, and data analysis
• Establish and manage the operational excellence cadence (intake, prioritization, execution, sustainment)
• Ensure improvements “stick” through standard work, training, and system integration
• Own Safety & Compliance Systems
• Own and maintain the plant’s safety and compliance programs
• Drive proactive safety initiatives including audits, walkthroughs, and root cause investigations
• Translate safety insights into process improvements and risk reduction strategies
• Ensure ongoing regulatory compliance and audit readiness
• Enable Training & High-Performance Teams
• Design and continuously improve a plant-wide training system
• Partner with functional leaders (manufacturing, design, estimating) to identify skill gaps and training needs
• Ensure alignment between process changes and training execution
• Support a High-Performance Team (HPT) environment through role clarity and cross-training
• Connect Systems, Data & Decisions
• Serve as a data champion by developing dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility and execution
• Support cost analysis, savings tracking, and budget optimization efforts
• Partner across teams to improve system connectivity and workflow efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Operations, Safety, or related field preferred)
• Experience leading process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing or operational environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• PREFERRED: Experience with safety, compliance, training systems, or operational programs
• PREFERRED: Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority

Competencies

• Drive Results
• Innovate
• Demonstrate Good Judgment
• Build Trusting Relationships
• Influence Others