Corporate Continuous Improvement Engineer

Jobtailor; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Senior Lean Six Sigma Transformation Leader to drive operational excellence across the organization. You will apply lean values, reduce waste, and deploy standard work while coaching Kaizen workshops and cross-functional teams.

You have a Bachelor's in Engineering, Green Belt (Black Belt preferred), and 7+ years leading enterprise-wide improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes data analysis, DOE/GR&R/SPC, change management, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt highly preferred.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or related manufacturing leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading high‑impact enterprise‑wide initiatives.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Strategic transformation experience preferred.
• Expertise in resource planning, milestone tracking, risk assessment, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise‑wide Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Coach cross‑functional teams and Kaizen events.
• Develop and deploy standard work and process improvements.
• Analyze data to identify waste and cost reduction opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops and leadership updates.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Cross-functional leadership

Process optimization

Change management

DOE/GR&R/SPC

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

DOE

GR&R

Job description

• Serve as a change agent and drive operational excellence transformation
• Apply and deploy lean values and principles across the organization
• Eliminate waste and create value by reducing process variation for sustainable results
• Use Continuous Improvement and Kaizen techniques to initiate process, cycle time, and cost reductions
• Drive and carry across identified best practices
• Foster cross-functional and cross-factory communication and technical exchange
• Support generation of standard work
• Conduct Lean and Six Sigma training and accelerate the Lean Continuous Improvement culture
• Participate in the selection and execution of Lean and Six Sigma projects
• Provide strategic Lean transformation deployment plans for assigned initiatives
• Coach and facilitate Lean Transformation activities through Kaizen workshops and Small Group Activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt highly preferred
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or related manufacturing leadership roles
• Demonstrated success leading high‑impact enterprise‑wide initiatives
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams
• Strategic transformation experience preferred
• Expertise in resource planning, milestone tracking, risk assessment, and cost control
• Strong capability in root cause analysis, DOE, GR&R, SPC, and process capability
• Ability to extract insights from large datasets and convert them into actionable improvements
• Ability to integrate improvements into broader systems using a defined change management approach
• Ability to coach, mentor, and drive cultural change
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Experience facilitating workshops, Kaizen events, and leadership updates

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives and effective change management. Capable of leading cross‑functional teams and facilitating workshops to foster a culture of sustainable improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Continuous Improvement
• Operational Excellence
• Root Cause Analysis
• Kaizen Facilitation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Lean Principles
• Process Variation Reduction
• Cost Control
• Resource Planning
• Milestone Tracking
• Risk Assessment
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R)
• Process Capability

Soft Skills

• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Industry Keywords

• Change Management
• Operational Excellence Transformation
• Kaizen Workshops
• Cross-Factory Communication
• Enterprise-Wide Initiatives