Continuous Improvement Specialist

About the role

IKO Industries Ltd., a manufacturer of roofing and building materials, is hiring a Continuous Improvement Specialist for its Ennis plant, which produces commercial roofing products. The specialist coordinates and leads continuous improvement initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, safety and plant performance, working closely with Production, Quality and Operations teams.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead continuous improvement activities, including event staffing, scheduling, coordination and planning, and oversee assigned improvement projects.
• Contribute to training, coaching and assessment plans, and coach staff on continuous improvement, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Ensure best practices are used and projects are completed on time.
• Perform regular assessments of methods, recommend new policies or procedures, and help identify new efficiency metrics.
• Develop materials, tools and presentations for improvement initiatives, and train, evaluate and take corrective action when needed.
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen events, and validate improvement results.
• Collaborate across functions to find improvement opportunities and eliminate waste, and evaluate systems and processes.
• Monitor performance metrics, report progress to plant leadership, and investigate production issues through data analysis and root cause problem solving.
• Support process standardization, develop training materials, coach employees on Lean principles, and manage change initiatives.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations or a related field (preferred).
• At least three years of experience in manufacturing, operations or continuous improvement (preferred).
• Legal ability to work in the United States.
• Physical requirements: able to lift 50 pounds, prolonged standing or sitting, frequent bending and stooping, good hand dexterity and visual acuity.

Required skills

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen or similar methodologies (preferred).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, with strong communication and time management abilities.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Health and benefit plan.
• Matched retirement savings program.
• A growing organization with a focus on diversity and inclusion.