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Continuous Improvement Engineer (Job # 1945)
State: KY
Relocation Assistance: Full
Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00
Job Description
Premier interior products printing company in KY is busy. Due to growth they are hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
- Drive Lean manufacturing practices, Six Sigma methodologies, and standardized work across operations.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping exercises, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Develop and maintain KPIs, visual management systems, and operational dashboards.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery performance, and manufacturing costs.
- Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functional teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
- Promote a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Support capital projects, equipment installations, and operational changes by ensuring efficient process design.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience. Print industry preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing organizational change.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems and project management software a plus.
- Experience supporting capital projects and manufacturing process optimization a plus.
Benefits
- Excellent opportunity with career growth potential.
- Starting salary range between $100,000 - $115,000 + benefits, 401k, and relocation assistance.