Continuous Improvement Engineer II — Lean & Kaizen Leader

Carlisle Group Plc; Dixon (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Companies is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer II to support COS initiatives across manufacturing divisions. The role partners with global leadership to drive operational excellence, safety, and measurable results using Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

The ideal candidate will enhance plant safety, on-time delivery, product quality, and cost management while leading Lean projects, coaching teams, and sustaining improvements across facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement experience
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred
• Strong communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Support the division’s COS journey and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Analyze current operations using Value Stream Mapping, gap analysis, and Lean tools
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and improvement initiatives
• Coach and train employees and leaders on COS principles and Lean methodologies
• Implement and sustain programs such as 5S, SQDC Visual Management, TPM, and Idea Systems
• Partner with plant leadership to align operational excellence strategies with business goals
• Establish measurable standards and ensure sustainability of improvements
• Mentor plant COS champions and support steering committee activities

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Carlisle Companies is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer II to support COS initiatives across manufacturing divisions. The role partners with global leadership to drive operational excellence, safety, and measurable results using Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

The ideal candidate will enhance plant safety, on-time delivery, product quality, and cost management while leading Lean projects, coaching teams, and sustaining improvements across facilities.