Continuous Improvement Engineer

Marie Leising & Associates, LLC; Louisville (KY); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401k

Relocation assistance

Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Nationwide, recruiting for premier interior products printing company in Kentucky, seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Lean, Six Sigma and standardized work across manufacturing operations. You will drive process improvements, facilitate Kaizen events, and develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance.

The role requires 5+ years of manufacturing experience (print industry preferred), 3+ years leading CI initiatives, and Lean/Six Sigma credentials.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, print industry preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years leading continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and CI methodologies.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing change.
• Analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and project management software a plus.
• Experience supporting capital projects and process optimization is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Drive Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and standardized work across operations.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and value stream mapping.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, visual management systems, and dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and costs.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other teams to implement improvements.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and changes with efficient process design.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen events

Value Stream Mapping

Visual management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Excel (MS Office)

ERP systems

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Herramientas

ERP systems

Project management software

MS Office/Excel

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Job Description

Premier interior products printing company in KY is busy. Due to growth they are hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Drive Lean manufacturing practices, Six Sigma methodologies, and standardized work across operations.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping exercises, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, visual management systems, and operational dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery performance, and manufacturing costs.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functional teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and operational changes by ensuring efficient process design.

Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience. Print industry preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing organizational change.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and project management software a plus.
• Experience supporting capital projects and manufacturing process optimization a plus.

Excellent opportunity with career growth potential

Starting salary range between $100,000 - $115,000 + benefits, 401k, and relocation assistance.

Company Description

Nationwide, recruiting firm for the Printing & Packaging industries representing premier firms.
We treat candidate information in strict confidence.

Company Description

Nationwide, recruiting firm for the Printing & Packaging industries representing premier firms. We treat candidate information in strict confidence.