Continuous Improvement Lead — Lean, Six Sigma & Kaizen

Advanced Heat Treat Corp; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

Employee Assistance Program

Medical

401k match

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Advanced Heat Treat Corp. invites a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join a family‑oriented, values‑driven team in Waterloo, Iowa. You will deploy CI programs across multiple facilities, lead lean initiatives, and collaborate with plant managers to drive lasting improvement.

You will travel to Monroe, MI and Cullman, AL roughly every other month for 3–5 days to support projects, teach Kaizen, and ensure efficient processes. CAD tooling design aligns with customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or industrial engineering.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.
• 2+ years proven continuous improvement leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers deployment of the continuous improvement program across the organization and facilities.
• Leads Kaizen, Lean initiatives, and Six Sigma projects.
• Tracks data and maintains records of CI activities.
• Presents CI updates to the management team quarterly.
• Leads facility CI champions and coordinates improvement actions.
• Designs tooling and processes to meet customer needs, using CAD software.

Skills

Organized

Self-motivated

Time management

Project confidence

Positive attitude

Continuous improvement

Active listening

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-starter

Decision making

CAD software

Values-driven

Education

Bachelors in manufacturing/industrial engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Advanced Heat Treat Corp. invites a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join a family‑oriented, values‑driven team in Waterloo, Iowa. You will deploy CI programs across multiple facilities, lead lean initiatives, and collaborate with plant managers to drive lasting improvement.

You will travel to Monroe, MI and Cullman, AL roughly every other month for 3–5 days to support projects, teach Kaizen, and ensure efficient processes. CAD tooling design aligns with customer needs.