Continuous Improvement Specialist

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Installation Products Inc. in Mebane, NC, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Professional to deploy the local CI strategy and drive operational excellence on the shop floor.

You will mentor teams, lead improvement projects, and partner with Operations, Quality, and Leadership to sustain gains. Onsite role with Lean Six Sigma-informed methods, data-driven problem solving, and hands-on engagement on the shop floor to reduce waste, improve safety, quality and delivery while building capability

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, operations, or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Established skills in Lean methodologies, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, process improvement, and waste reduction.
• Proven experience leading improvement projects and facilitating cross-functional teams, with the ability to translate opportunities into measurable results.
• Hands-on in a manufacturing environment, observing processes on the shop floor, engaging with frontline teams, and turning observations into improvement opportunities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute hands-on continuous improvement projects delivering improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost.
• Spend time on the shop floor to observe processes, identify waste and opportunities, engage with employees, and understand problems at the source.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes, improve processes, reduce waste, and sustain results.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and improvement activities, coaching teams and building capability in CI tools and practices.
• Use data and performance metrics with direct process observation to prioritize opportunities, track project progress, and validate business impact and savings.
• Support standardization and sustainment of improvements through standard work, visual management, training, and follow-up.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Structured problem solving

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Waste reduction

Coaching

Collaboration

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the deployment of the continuous improvement strategy for a local organizational unit, including promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Each day, you will mentor and coach teams to achieve operational excellence and drive improved results. You will also showcase your expertise by deploying and leading projects to improve and sustain local business performance.

The work model for the role is: Onsite, Mebane, NC #LI-onsite

This role is contributing to the ELDS Business in our Mebane facility. Main stakeholders are Operations, Quality, Warehouse and local Leadership.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Leading and executing hands-on continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and cost.
• Spending time on the shop floor to observe processes, identify waste and improvement opportunities, engage with employees, and understand problems at the source.
• Applying Lean Manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes, improve processes, reduce waste, and sustain results.
• Facilitating cross-functional workshops and improvement activities, coaching teams and building capability in continuous improvement tools and practices.
• Using data and performance metrics together with direct process observation to prioritize opportunities, track project progress, and validate business impact and savings.
• Supporting the standardization and sustainment of improvements through standard work, visual management, training, and continuous follow-up.

Qualifications for the role

• Minimum 2 years in continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, operations, engineering, or a related field, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• You have established skills in Lean methodologies, structured problem solving, root cause analysis, process improvement, and waste reduction.
• Proven experience leading improvement projects and facilitating cross-functional teams, with the ability to translate opportunities into measurable results.
• You are comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing environment, observing processes on the shop floor, engaging with frontline teams, and turning observations into improvement opportunities.
• You are passionate about problem solving, coaching, collaboration, and driving change, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field; Lean Six Sigma certification and experience with Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis tools are preferred.

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment‑specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium‑voltage link between high‑voltage transmission systems and low‑voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium‑voltage air‑and gas‑insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low‑voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirma

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirma