Continuous Improvement Specialist

5 Star Recruitment; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist for a manufacturing facility in the City of Geneva, New York. The role involves implementing and overseeing lean and OEE improvements across operations. The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA and a minimum of one year of manufacturing experience. Responsibilities include developing best practices, facilitating process improvements, and ensuring compliance with quality specifications. This position emphasizes collaboration and innovation to enhance productivity and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• General understanding of manufacturing concepts like LEAN or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall OEE and lean improvements in Operations.
• Create and oversee standardized production procedures and process work instructions.
• Drive lean process initiatives as set by Plant Leadership.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Project management

Education

BS/BA

Job description

About the job Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job purpose

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will be responsible for the overall OEE and lean improvements measures across the Operations Departments. They will be responsible for the day‑day operations of their assigned area in OEE and Lean improvements. This role will act as liaison for all process improvements as it relates to Packaging, Quality, Engineering and Compounding.

Ensure a safe work environment for all employees, allowing quality production with optimal efficiency. Performs risk analysis on processes and job functions.

Deliver production requirements according to schedule and plan through coaching and mentoring operators both real‑time on the floor and providing thought leadership feedback during review periods.

Drive the improvements in performance through OEE data, interpretation, live floor experience - driving Lean process initiatives as set forth by Plant Leadership.

Creates and oversees standardized production procedures and develops process work instructions; must maintain the work instructions as the business grows. Closing the open areas of Work Instructions and SOPs on new products and equipment as it is being started or brought into the manufacturing facility.

Assesses plan and equipment requirements and machinery layout to create an optimized workflow.

Develops best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.

Incorporates 5s+1 Methodology in process methods and lean manufacturing systems.

Provides manufacturing decision‑making information by calculating production, labor and material costs, estimating future costs.

Develops programs for activity concentration on specific functions resulting in improvements. E.g., project management for efficiency and yield increases.

Monitor all established quality and quantity specifications for compliance before use in processing. Assist maintenance and engineering with the system operation, PMs and upgrades.

Collaborates with colleagues on issues like cost projections and reduction, working with engineering team to develop, configure, and optimize manufacturing processes from inception through start‑up and ongoing production by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.

Act as a key figure in site KPI tracking, monitoring, and reporting, specifically related to productivity, OEE, and reliability.

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status

US Citizen , Greencard or TN Visa

Must-haves

• BS/ BA & 1+ Years in a Manufacturing Environment
• Experience / General Understanding of Manufacturing Concepts such as Continuous Improvement, LEAN, or Six Sigma