CI Specialist

Adient plc; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc is seeking a dedicated Continuous Improvement professional to lead safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity initiatives on the Northwood Facility floor. You will analyze manufacturing processes, identify bottlenecks, and drive Lean practices across production operations.

Collaborating with production, maintenance, engineering, quality and supply chain, you will develop SOPs, mentor staff, track KPIs, and report progress while fostering a culture of problem solving and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement roles.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence without authority.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects focusing on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Facilitate Lean initiatives including 5S, Kaizen events, value stream mapping, standardized work, and visual management.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operational performance.
• Train and mentor employees on continuous improvement principles and problem-solving techniques.
• Report on progress and manage the improvement tracking system.
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
• Prepare detailed plans to track project performance and assure timely completion of goals.
• Participate in audits, compliance activities, and plant improvement initiatives.
• Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement efforts across the facility.

Skills

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Project Management

Leadership & Facilitation

Change Management

Time Management

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Attention to Detail

Communication & Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Operations

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Facilitate Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen events, value stream mapping, standardized work, and visual management.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, and Pareto Analysis.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operational performance.
• Train and mentor employees on continuous improvement principles and problem-solving techniques.
• Report on progress and manage the improvement tracking system.
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
• Prepare detailed plans to track project performance and assure timely completion of goals.
• Participate in audits, compliance activities, and plant improvement initiatives.
• Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement efforts across the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement roles.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and other problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience with Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrate effective leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence without authority.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Leadership & Facilitation
• Change Management
• Time Management
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Challenge the Status Quo
• Attention to Detail

Work Environment

Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures. Ability to walk the production floor regularly. May require occasional overtime or flexible scheduling to support production operations.

PRIMARY LOCATION Northwood Facility

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat‑making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.