Continuous Improvement Specialist

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Continuous Improvement Specialist

@ Stuller

Description

Join our Manufacturing team — production, assembly, operation of equipment, and more — and help us deliver an unmatched selection of products made with quality materials and workmanship.

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will play a key role in driving a culture of operational excellence through lean management principles. This role combines hands-on process improvement execution, employee and management coaching, and the development and delivery of training programs to build organizational capabilities. The Specialist will work closely with operational leaders, cross-functional teams, and frontline employees to identify opportunities, design processes, implement improvements, and ensure sustained results through standards, layered process audits, effective training, and daily management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support lean initiatives to level workflows, improve quality, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and strengthen safe work practices.  
• Facilitate value stream mapping, kaizen events, root cause analysis, and problem-solving workshops.
• Lead, support, and participate in improvement events (i.e. 5S, departments, moves, etc.).  
• Partner with operational leaders and frontline teams to embed lean principles into daily and hourly routines, standard work, and performance metrics.
• Track and report improvement progress, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees at all levels in identifying and solving problems, through structured change events.
• Lead and support lean initiatives to level workflows, improve quality, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and strengthen safe work practices.  
• Assess organizational training needs related to lean management, process adherence, and standard work.
• Develop, deliver, and continuously update training programs related to lean concepts, improvement tools, operational leadership development, and daily management routines.
• Coach leaders and teams on lean leadership behaviors, hourly and visual management, and problem-solving techniques.
• Support and participate in workshops for upskilling initiatives to ensure employee roles accurately match and sustain Kaizen improvements.
• Create accessible learning materials (manuals, job aids, e-learning, simulations) tailored to different audiences

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Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.  Or, 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, lean management, or operational excellence.
• Proven ability to understand, design, and deliver process improvement solutions.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills, with experience leading training workshops and engaging cross-functional teams.
• Solid knowledge of lean tools (5S, value stream mapping, DMAIC Thinking, PDCA, standard work, visual management).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence without authority.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and project planning capabilities.
• Change Leadership: Ability to inspire and guide individuals and teams through change.
• Training Expertise: Skilled at creating engaging, practical learning experiences.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and levels to achieve results.
• Sustainability Mindset: Ensures improvements are standardized and embedded into daily routines.
• Continuous Learning: Remains current on lean and industry best practices.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Lean or Six Sigma (Green Belt or above)

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How to Apply:

Apply online at: https://www.stuller.com/careers/ 

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