Continuous Improvement & 5S Coach

Deringer-Ney Inc.; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deringer-Ney Inc. seeks a Continuous Improvement Process Specialist to collaborate with Top Management and advance our DNIOS framework. The role trains staff, facilitates problem solving, and guides 5S and visual management across the plant floor.

You will manage the improvement system, track metrics, and partner with departments to drive change and sustain performance improvements across DNIOS initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree a plus but not required
• 2+ years manufacturing or production environment experience recommended
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or similar continuous improvement methodologies preferred; training provided

Responsibilities

• Facilitate PPS sessions with cross-functional teams to reinforce the methodology and coach corrective actions
• Ensure Pilot Hall areas remain in good standing with DNIOS tools
• Train new and existing employees on DNIOS principles, tools, and expectations
• Coach and mentor colleagues in 5S+1 methodology on the shop floor
• Manage and maintain the Improvement system including tracking and prioritizing ideas
• Support development, tracking, and achievement of Balanced Scorecard metrics across departments
• Conduct walks, audits, and assessments of DNIOS tool usage and coach users
• Partner with Top Management to identify improvement opportunities and drive change
• Document standard work, process maps, and visual management tools
• Track and report continuous improvement metrics and mentor others in metric calculation

Skills

Problem solving

English writing

English communication

Lean Six Sigma familiarity

Training material development

Organized, efficient

MS Office proficiency

Continuous improvement mindset

Train others

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Deringer-Ney Inc. seeks a Continuous Improvement Process Specialist to collaborate with Top Management and advance our DNIOS framework. The role trains staff, facilitates problem solving, and guides 5S and visual management across the plant floor.

You will manage the improvement system, track metrics, and partner with departments to drive change and sustain performance improvements across DNIOS initiatives.