Continuous Improvement Engineer - Operations & Supply Chain

Nexus Recruitment Group; Santa Rosa; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Recruitment Group is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to advance efficiency across manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, cold chain, and retail distribution in our Philippines operations. You will identify bottlenecks, map processes, and drive cost-saving initiatives using Lean, Kaizen or Six Sigma methodologies.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in process improvement, a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, and strong data-driven problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt is advantageous.
• 3–5 years in process improvement in manufacturing, logistics, or FMCG.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and map processes across production, inventory, warehousing, and logistics.
• Identify inefficiencies and opportunities through data, observations, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Lead continuous improvement projects with KPI targets for cost, throughput, and quality.
• Develop SOPs, time-motion studies, line balancing, and capacity planning models.
• Collaborate with operations, QA, and store teams to standardize procedures.
• Monitor KPIs and report improvement results and adherence to new processes.
• Facilitate trainings and audits to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support digital transformation and automation efforts by evaluating workflows.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt

Process mapping & root cause analysis

Data interpretation & problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer - Operations & Supply Chain

Job Openings Continuous Improvement Engineer - Operations & Supply Chain

About the job Continuous Improvement Engineer - Operations & Supply Chain

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly analytical and process-driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to support end-to-end operational efficiency across manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, cold chain, and retail distribution functions. The role is responsible for identifying bottlenecks, eliminating waste, and implementing scalable solutions that improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings strong industrial engineering principles, practical knowledge of food production and logistics workflows, and experience executing Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies in a dynamic operations environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and map current processes across production, inventory, warehousing, order fulfillment, logistics, and retail support functions.
• Identify inefficiencies, pain points, and improvement opportunities through data collection, observation, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Lead continuous improvement projects with measurable KPIstargeting cost savings, throughput, resource optimization, and quality enhancement.
• Develop and implement SOPs, time and motion studies, line balancing strategies, and capacity planning models.
• Work with production, QA, logistics, and store operations teams to standardize procedures and enhance cross‑functional efficiency.
• Monitor performance metrics and lead regular reviews to assess improvement results and compliance with updated processes.
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and operational audits to drive a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Support digital transformation or automation initiatives by assessing workflows and proposing technology‑driven enhancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field; Lean Six Sigma certification (Yellow/Green Belt) is an advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in process improvement, industrial engineering, or operations excellence, preferably in food manufacturing, cold storage, or FMCG distribution.
• Strong skills in process mapping, root cause analysis, data interpretation, and problem solving.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and process analysis tools; experience with ERP/WMS systems is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience in time and motion studies, layout planning, and productivity analysis.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally with operations, production, warehouse, and retail teams.
• Organized, proactive, and results-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset.