Continuous Improvement Specialist

Grundfos GmbH; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Home working opportunities

Parental support

Annual bonuses

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Training programs

Job summary

Grundfos is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist in Indianapolis, IN to drive Lean, TOC, and Six Sigma initiatives across manufacturing. You will lead value-stream activities, coach teams, and use data tools to improve throughput, reduce waste, and elevate quality.

The role requires a data-driven problem solver with 3–5 years in manufacturing and a technical degree. Hybrid work, strong benefits, and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process engineering, quality, or continuous improvement.
• Experience with Lean, Theory of Constraints, and/or Six Sigma process improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives to reduce lead times, lower costs, and strengthen quality across manufacturing operations.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to identify improvement opportunities and apply Lean, TOC and Six Sigma tools.
• Manage multiple improvement projects from concept to execution and communicate status to leadership.
• Train, mentor, and coach teams in CI methodologies to foster a change-driven culture.
• Use Minitab and Power BI to analyze data and track impact of changes.
• Champion change management to ensure adoption of new processes.

Skills

Lean

TOC

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Are you passionate about driving measurable process improvements that increase throughput, reduce waste, and elevate product quality in a manufacturing environment? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company (a Grundfos subsidiary) is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it’s needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it’s our people who’ve made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.

As our newContinuous Improvement Specialist, you will be identifying and implementing strategies to optimize organizational processes using Lean, Theory of Constraints, Six Sigma, and other methodologies — leading value stream activities and coaching teams across the organization to achieve lasting operational excellence. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Continuous Improvement team, you'll create impact by Leading cross-functional improvement initiatives that reduce lead times, lower costs, and strengthen quality across our manufacturing operations to support Grundfos's corporate growth goals.

Your main responsibilities are to:

• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to identify improvement opportunities, then apply Lean, TOC, and Six Sigma tools to develop and implement effective solutions.
• Lead cross-functional teams through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation across Sales, Engineering, Production, Logistics, Quality, and other departments.
• Manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously from concept through execution, providing regular status updates and visibility to leadership.
• Train, mentor, and coach individuals across the organization in CI methodologies, fostering a team-oriented and change-driven culture.
• Leverage data analysis and visualization tools such as Minitab and Power BI to drive informed decision-making and track the impact of implemented changes.
• Champion change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and practices.

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a data-driven problem solver with hands-on experience in Lean, TOC, or Six Sigma methodologies, strong project management skills, and the ability to influence and coach others across a manufacturing organization. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, process engineering, quality, or continuous improvement.
• Technical proficiency in Lean, Theory of Constraints, and/or Six Sigma process improvement techniques.
• Ability to lead through influence.
• Project planning and management, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Computer competency with Microsoft Excel, Minitab, Power BI, and ERP systems.

It is a plus if you also have:

• Lean, TOC, and/or Six Sigma certification (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt).
• Experience with SAP ERP systems.
• Understanding of pump/rotating equipment principles or knowledge of international standards (HI, UL, FM, NFPA, NSF, CE, DOE).

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs, with flexible hours, home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

The salary range for this position is $72,200 - $102,165. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc.

Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Indianapolis, IN.

Qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Grundfos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant. If you require an accommodation to complete your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit grundfos.com

Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)

Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.