Continuous Improvement Specialist

The Weir Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development and learning

Access to global inclusion networks

Regional and team-specific benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support for you and your fami

Collaboration with global teams

Study support

Job summary

The Weir Group in Newton, MS is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive cross-functional improvement initiatives on the onsite production floor. You will lead projects from problem definition through implementation, ensuring measurable gains in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

You will coach teams in A3, PDCA and root-cause analysis, analyze data to establish baselines, plan Kaizen events and value-stream maps, and help sustain standard work with visual controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, business or related field.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven approach.
• Effective facilitation, communication, and influencing across functions.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred or willingness to pursue.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional improvement projects from problem definition to sustainment.
• Coach teams in A3, PDCA, and root-cause problem solving to identify countermeasures.
• Analyze operational and financial data to set baselines and track gains.
• Plan and execute Kaizen events, value-stream mapping, and 5S/6S activities.
• Collaborate with site leaders to translate priorities into structured improvements.
• Maintain a rolling CI roadmap aligned to KPIs and site priorities.
• Develop standard work and visual controls to sustain improvements.
• Uphold a zero-harm safety culture on the production floor.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Facilitation

Communication

Influencing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, operations, business, 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 countermeasures. ⦿ *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