Continuous Improvement Specialist

Esco Corp.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Global inclusion networks

Regional and team benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support for you and family

Collaboration with global teams

Job summary

Weir is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist in Newton, MS, onsite. You will lead cross‑functional improvement projects, coach teams in A3/PDCA/root‑cause solving, and analyze data to identify opportunities and drive measurable results.

You will plan Kaizen events, map value streams, map processes, and implement standard work with a disciplined event process. Join a safety‑driven culture focused on continuous improvement, collaboration across functions, and sustaining gains with a rolling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, business, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 2–4 years of relevant manufacturing or continuous improvement experience, preferably in heavy industrial or foundry environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience using data to define problems, validate causes, and measure results.
• Effective facilitation, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to build trust and maintain accountability across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead defined cross‑functional improvement projects from problem definition through implementation, validation, and sustainment, ensuring measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Coach project owners and team members in foundational A3, PDCA, and root‑cause problem‑solving practices, supporting the development of clear problem statements linked to validated root causes and counter‑measures.
• Analyze operational and financial data to establish baselines, identify trends, quantify opportunities, and measure results against key performance indicators, preparing concise, evidence‑based recommendations.
• Plan and facilitate Kaizen events, value‑stream mapping, process mapping, 5S/6S, standard work, and visual management activities using a disciplined event process including preparation, execution, and follow‑up.
• Partner with site leaders, metric owners, and employees to translate business priorities and performance gaps into structured problem‑solving and focused improvement activity, influencing without direct authority.
• Maintain a rolling three‑month CI roadmap linking major improvement activities to site priorities, KPIs, expected outcomes, timing, ownership, and resource needs.
• Develop standard work, control plans, performance measures, and visual controls that clarify ownership and sustain improvements.
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world‑class safety culture.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Facilitation

Communication

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

A3

PDCA

Kaizen

5S/6S

Value-stream mapping

Root-cause analysis

Job description

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Location – Newton, MS

Work Arrangement – Onsite

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real‑world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Lead defined cross‑functional improvement projects from problem definition through implementation, validation, and sustainment, ensuring measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Problem‑Solving Facilitation: Coach project owners and team members in foundational A3, PDCA, and root‑cause problem‑solving practices, supporting the development of clear problem statements linked to validated root causes and counter‑measures.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze operational and financial data to establish baselines, identify trends, quantify opportunities, and measure results against key performance indicators, preparing concise, evidence‑based recommendations.
• Event Planning and Execution: Plan and facilitate Kaizen events, value‑stream mapping, process mapping, 5S/6S, standard work, and visual management activities using a disciplined event process including preparation, execution, and follow‑up.
• Collaboration and Influence: Partner with site leaders, metric owners, and employees to translate business priorities and performance gaps into structured problem‑solving and focused improvement activity, influencing without direct authority.
• Continuous Improvement Roadmap: Maintain a rolling three‑month CI roadmap linking major improvement activities to site priorities, KPIs, expected outcomes, timing, ownership, and resource needs.
• Sustainment and Standardization: Develop standard work, control plans, performance measures, and visual controls that clarify ownership and sustain improvements.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world‑class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

Must‑haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, business, supply chain, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Approximately 2‑4 years of relevant manufacturing or continuous improvement experience, preferably in heavy industrial or foundry environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience using data to define problems, validate causes, and measure results.
• Effective facilitation, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to build trust and maintain accountability across functions.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Lean or Six Sigma certification or willingness to pursue certification after hire.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing tools such as A3, PDCA, Kaizen, 5S/6S, value‑stream mapping, and root‑cause analysis.
• Background in Continuous Improvement Specialist, Process Engineer, or Continuous Improvement Engineer roles.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and engaging directly with operations teams.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world‑class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end‑to‑end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team‑specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support #ESCO #LI-MC2

We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And that depends on each one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of.

Thank you for your interest in joining us.