Continuous Improvement Leader

Elliott Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Group is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive cross-functional improvement initiatives across our Houston facility. You will empower teams, standardize best practices, and deliver measurable gains in on-time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, and safety.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years delivering CI outcomes, strong facilitation and data storytelling skills, and a Lean/Six Sigma certification is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven success delivering CI and process excellence results.
• Lean or Six Sigma certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives and value stream mapping across manufacturing and service environments.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma methods to optimize performance and sustainment.
• Coach and mentor teams in collaborative problem-solving and continuous learning.
• Influence stakeholders from shop floor to executive leadership to align initiatives with business strategy.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Facilitation skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Value stream mapping

Job description

Continuous Improvement Leader### Continuous Improvement LeaderApply: Houston, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R4040**Overview & Responsibilities**As a **Continuous Improvement Leader,** you will drive moderate-to-complex improvement initiatives across the facility. Improvements will come from evaluating the end-to-end process. You will empower cross-functional teams, standardize best practices, and deliver measurable gains in on-time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, and safety.**Key Responsibilities:*** **Lead Impactful Projects:** Spearhead cross-functional improvement initiatives and value stream mapping across manufacturing and service environments.* **Drive Operational Excellence:** Apply advanced Lean and Six Sigma methods to optimize performance, establish control plans, and ensure long-term sustainment.* **Coach & Mentor:** Guide teams in collaborative problem-solving, mentor junior CI practitioners, and foster a culture of continuous learning.* **Collaborate Across All Levels:** Influence stakeholders without authority—from frontline shop-floor teams to executive leadership—while aligning initiatives with core business strategies.**Qualifications & Requirements:*** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field (Advanced degrees or specialized training in Lean/Six Sigma are a strong plus).* **Experience:** 5+ years of proven success delivering CI and process excellence results, including change management and cross-functional project leadership.* **Certifications:** Lean or Six Sigma certifications preferred.**Core Competencies:*** Advanced facilitation skills (Process Mapping, rapid improvement events, daily management systems, GEMBA).* Strong analytical capabilities (root cause analysis, process capability, data storytelling).* Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. **Work Environment:** * Comfortable working hands-on in shop floors, repair centers, or field service environments.***Equal Employment Opportunity****Ebara Elliott Energy is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state or local laws of the United States. Applicants and employees are protected under U.S. federal law from discrimination. To learn more,* click here*.* *To learn more about our Job Applicant Privacy Notice, please* click here*.****No agency submissions please. NOTE: Resumes submitted to any Ebara Elliott Energy employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the Ebara Elliott Energy recruiting team will become the property of Ebara Elliott Energy and no search fees will be paid.***