CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ANALYST I

TE Connectivity; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a Continuous Improvement Analyst to lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Operational Excellence across its Tennessee manufacturing operations. You will drive process improvements, reduce waste, and support digital transformation using data analytics and automation.

You will collaborate with ICT teams and global stakeholders, analyze capacity, inventory, and material flow, and deploy Power BI to identify opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing or Continuous Improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, preferably automotive or electronics.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, including molding, assembly, BOM, and routing.
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills, preferably using Power BI.
• Fluent English communication skills; Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Experience with SAP, Power Apps, AutoCAD, automation, or digitalization projects is an advantage.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen (TEBITS), Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the factory.
• Drive Operational Excellence programs including TPM, Kanban, AGV, QCO, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Develop and implement solutions to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze machine capacity, manpower planning, inventory levels, and material flow to optimize operations and support business growth.
• Support digitalization and automation initiatives through data analysis, reporting, and technology deployment.
• Collaborate with ICT teams and global stakeholders to drive TEOA, Continuous Improvement, and Digital Factory initiatives.
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations to support manufacturing strategy and operational objectives.
• Lead and execute cost reduction, waste reduction, and productivity improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
• Utilize Power BI and data analytics tools to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide Continuous Improvement support for manufacturing processes including molding, assembly, BOM, routing and floor layout optimization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Power Apps

AutoCAD

Power BI

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

Continuous Improvement Analyst is responsible for driving Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Operational Excellence initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role focuses on identifying and implementing process, material, and productivity improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs and waste, and support digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will leverage data analytics, automation, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize manufacturing performance, while collaborating with regional stakeholders across the ICT Business Unit.

Job Requirements

• Lead Kaizen (TEBITS), Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the factory.
• Drive Operational Excellence programs including TPM, Kanban, AGV, QCO, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Develop and implement solutions to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Analyze machine capacity, manpower planning, inventory levels, and material flow to optimize operations and support business growth.
• Support digitalization and automation initiatives through data analysis, reporting, and technology deployment.
• Collaborate with ICT teams and global stakeholders to drive TEOA, Continuous Improvement, and Digital Factory initiatives.
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and recommendations to support manufacturing strategy and operational objectives.
• Lead and execute cost reduction, waste reduction, and productivity improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
• Utilize Power BI and data analytics tools to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decision-making.
• Provide Continuous Improvement support for manufacturing processes including molding, assembly, BOM, routing and floor layout optimization.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, or Operational Excellence.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, preferably automotive or electronics.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, including molding, assembly, BOM, and routing.
• Strong data analytics and reporting skills, preferably using Power BI.
• Fluent English communication skills; Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Experience with SAP, Power Apps, AutoCAD, automation, or digitalization projects is an advantage.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

About TE Connectivity

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $56,900 - $71,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets