Kaizen & Lean Engineer for Operations Excellence

Stier Supply Company; Gaston (SC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Holiday

Paid vacation

Weekly pay

Job summary

Stier Supply Company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across our Distribution Centers. You will lead Lean, Kaizen, and 6S initiatives, analyze processes to eliminate waste, and build scalable, data-driven operations that improve efficiency and quality.

The role requires collaboration with DC leaders, development of KPIs and dashboards, and active support for WMS adoption, SOP creation, and training materials.

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operations, manufacturing, or distribution.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, 6S, or similar process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and 6S methodologies.
• Analyze processes, identify waste, and implement efficiency and quality improvements.
• Facilitate value stream mapping and cross-functional improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics.
• Partner with Distribution Center leaders to standardize processes and implement best practices.
• Support Warehouse Management System (WMS) adoption and process compliance.
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and process documentation.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.
• Travel to various locations to support implementation and sustainment.

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

6S

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Stier Supply Company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across our Distribution Centers. You will lead Lean, Kaizen, and 6S initiatives, analyze processes to eliminate waste, and build scalable, data-driven operations that improve efficiency and quality.

The role requires collaboration with DC leaders, development of KPIs and dashboards, and active support for WMS adoption, SOP creation, and training materials.