Continuous Improvement Specialist — Lean Process Optimizer

Lakeside Book Company; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety shoe reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Tools provided

2 weeks vacation

Training provided

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Crawfordsville, IN is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist 2 to drive process enhancements on day shift. You will audit processes, analyze data and lead change initiatives to meet CI goals.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, organize CI project deliverables, and track performance against standards while training others on lean tools and methodologies. This role may require supporting off-shifts when workload requires and occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience leading continuous improvement efforts.
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams at all levels.
• Strong understanding of standardization and process mapping.
• Experience using data analysis to drive process improvements.
• Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma and CI methods.
• Solid computer skills: Excel, Visio, Word, PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn, apply, and train lean tools and skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Review and create reports, drive change with analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes.
• Organize, lead and facilitate CI project deliverables.
• Track performance and implement standards.
• Work independently and in team projects.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Excel

Visio

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Lakeside Book Company in Crawfordsville, IN is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist 2 to drive process enhancements on day shift. You will audit processes, analyze data and lead change initiatives to meet CI goals.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, organize CI project deliverables, and track performance against standards while training others on lean tools and methodologies. This role may require supporting off-shifts when workload requires and occasional weekend work.