Continuous Improvement Specialist
kiongroup · Grand Rapids
Job description
About the role
The Portfolio Business Unit seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive operational excellence across projects and business processes, using Lean, Six Sigma, and change management methodologies.
Key responsibilities
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives, identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Facilitate Lean and Six Sigma workshops, Kaizen events, and establish standardized processes and governance practices.
- Partner with leaders to define, measure and improve KPI performance, develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms.
- Coach Green Belts, Champions and functional leaders, and lead complex improvement projects using DMAIC and other problem‑solving methods.
- Collaborate with Quality, EHS and business teams to investigate corrective actions, implement preventive measures and monitor risks.
- Lead change‑management efforts, creating communication, training and adoption strategies for new processes.
Required profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence or process improvement.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Proven track record leading enterprise‑wide improvement initiatives and implementing KPI‑driven performance management.
- Strong analytical, facilitation and problem‑solving abilities with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Required skills
- Lean methodology
- Six Sigma (DMAIC)
- KPI management and dashboard creation
- Root cause analysis and corrective action planning
- Change management
What we offer
- Career development opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Pay transparency
- Global opportunities
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kiongroup
Grand Rapids