Continuous Improvement Transactional Specialist

Compass Water Solutions, Inc.; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CECO Environmental is a global leader in sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. This role, based in Addison, TX, targets transactional processes such as quote-to-order, order-to-cash, and procure-to-pay to reduce waste and improve cycle times.

You will map current and future-state processes, facilitate kaizen events with cross-functional teams, analyze data with Lean methods, and build standard work and visual management to sustain gains.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in continuous improvement or operational excellence, with 3+ years in transactional processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Experience applying Lean in transactional functions (customer service, order management, procurement, or finance) in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience facilitating kaizen events and leading cross-functional improvement projects with measurable results.
• ERP experience with SAP, Oracle, or Epicor preferred; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Map current- and future-state transactional processes (quote-to-order, order-to-cash, procure-to-pay) using value stream and process mapping.
• Identify, scope, and prioritize improvement opportunities based on impact and effort.
• Plan, facilitate, and follow up on transactional kaizen events with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze process data to identify waste, delays, and error drivers using structured problem-solving methods (A3, 5 Whys, DMAIC).
• Develop and implement standard work, visual management, and office 5S to sustain improvements.
• Define and track process performance metrics and build reporting tools to validate results.
• Partner with Customer Service, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to align projects with business priorities.
• Train and coach employees on Lean tools and problem solving; support change management.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and work with IT and business systems teams.

Skills

Lean

Cross-functional leadership

Value stream mapping

5S

Visual management

Excel

Power BI

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Epicor

Job description

Job Summary

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America’s Most Successful Small‑Cap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list. CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders.

As part of the CECO corporate team, you will play a key role in supporting the continued growth and success of our global family of brands. Whether working in finance, HR, IT, accounting, marketing, or another corporate function, your expertise will help drive efficiency and innovation across our organization. By joining CECO, you’ll be part of a company committed to protecting the environment and enhancing industrial operations, all while fostering a collaborative and purpose-driven work environment.

The Continuous Improvement Specialist – Transactional applies Lean and continuous improvement methods to the business processes that support CECO Environmental's manufacturing operations. Rather than focusing on the production floor, this role targets transactional processes such as quoting, order entry, procurement, scheduling, and invoicing. The specialist identifies waste, reduces cycle times and errors, standardizes work, and builds continuous improvement capability within office and support teams, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and customer responsiveness.

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Map current- and future-state transactional processes, such as quote-to-order, order-to-cash, and procure-to-pay, using value stream mapping and process mapping.
• Identify, scope, and prioritize improvement opportunities based on business impact and required effort, in alignment with the Senior Manager, Lean & Continuous Improvement.
• Plan, facilitate, and follow up on transactional kaizen events and improvement workshops with cross-functional teams.
• Analyze process data to identify waste, delays, rework, and error drivers, and apply structured problem-solving methods such as A3, 5 Whys, and DMAIC.
• Develop and implement standard work, visual management, and office 5S to sustain improvements.
• Define and track process performance metrics, such as cycle time, error rates, and on-time performance, build reporting tools, and validate the operational and financial results of completed projects.
• Partner with Customer Service, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to align improvement projects with business priorities.
• Train and coach employees on Lean tools and transactional problem solving, and support change management so improvements are adopted and sustained.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and system improvements, and partner with IT and business systems teams on implementation.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or business process improvement, including at least 3 years focused on transactional processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience applying Lean in transactional functions, such as customer service, order management, procurement, or finance, within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating kaizen events and leading cross-functional improvement projects to measurable results.
• Multi-site experience preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or Epicor) preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred; Black Belt a plus.
• Working knowledge of Lean tools, including value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, visual management, and root cause analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI a plus.

Travel Requirements (Requirement):

Up to 30% travel to CECO manufacturing sites and business units to support improvement projects and kaizen events.

ADA Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent sitting, typing, and computer use. Occasional standing and walking. Frequent verbal and written communication. Ability to view computer screens and read project documentation. Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 10 pounds occasionally. Compliance with company attendance standards.

The position is primarily performed in an office or professional workplace environment.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work primarily involves sitting, although occasional walking and standing may be required.

This position will be located in the Addison, TX office.

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At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

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CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.

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