Data-Driven Lean Process Engineer

Monoflo International; Winchester (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Paid holidays and Christmas shutdown

Raffles and monthly happy hours

Job summary

Monoflo International, a US manufacturer, seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives across functions, improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. This role leads improvement projects, analyzes data, implements new software/tools, and sustains standard processes and 5S.

Collaboration with operations, quality, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain delivers measurable, long-term results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, continuous improvement, process engineering, operations, or related field.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting operational data.
• Experience implementing process improvements and sustaining results.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Experience identifying or implementing software solutions preferred.
• Experience with 5S, standard work, visual management, and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, productivity, quality, cost, and operational performance.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment.
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies as appropriate.
• Analyze current-state processes and develop improved future-state processes.
• Establish measurable objectives and track project results to demonstrate impact.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement teams and problem-solving activities.
• Collect, compile, organize, and analyze operational data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
• Develop meaningful reports, dashboards, and visual management tools to support decision-making.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations for leadership and operational teams.
• Establish performance measures and monitoring systems for improvement initiatives.
• Use data to validate effectiveness and sustainability of improvements.
• Identify software, technology, and digital tools that can improve processes and reporting.
• Lead or coordinate implementation of software and technology solutions.
• Configure, implement, test, and launch new systems with stakeholders.
• Develop procedures and training to ensure successful adoption of new technology.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve information access.
• Develop standardized processes, work instructions, visual standards, and documentation.
• Establish process ownership and accountability following implementation.
• Conduct follow-up audits and performance reviews to verify sustained improvements.
• Identify deviations and work with departments to correct recurrence.
• Support standardization across multiple facilities.
• Maintain organized system for documenting continuous improvement standards.
• Lead 5S implementation and sustainment.
• Develop 5S standards, audits, and accountability systems.
• Train employees and leaders on 5S principles.
• Partner with leaders to sustain improvements and prevent backsliding.
• Develop and conduct training related to Lean, continuous improvement, problem-solving, 5S, standard work, data analysis, and other methodologies.
• Train employees on new processes, systems, and technologies.
• Develop training materials and resources to support continuous improvement.
• Coach employees in structured problem-solving and improvement techniques.
• Promote employee involvement and ownership of continuous improvement activities.
• Manage continuous improvement system including project identification, prioritization, tracking, implementation, and closure.
• Maintain centralized tracking system for initiatives.
• Establish standards for submitting, evaluating, prioritizing, and executing opportunities.
• Track project status, benefits, timelines, ownership, and results.
• Provide regular reporting to leadership on continuous improvement activity and measurable results.
• Ensure completed improvements are documented, standardized, and transitioned to the process owner.
• Facilitate continuous improvement reviews with leadership and department managers.
• Maintain visibility of improvement pipeline and identify areas needing focus.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

5S

Communication

Training

Problem-solving

Facilitation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

Tools

Excel

Dashboard tools

ERP software

Job description

Monoflo International, a US manufacturer, seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives across functions, improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. This role leads improvement projects, analyzes data, implements new software/tools, and sustains standard processes and 5S.

Collaboration with operations, quality, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain delivers measurable, long-term results.