Kaizen & Process Improvement Specialist

Contec, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Contec, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead and support initiatives across safety, product quality, and operations.

The role emphasizes data collection, analytics, and coordinating improvement events to educate associates on lean concepts and waste reduction. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams, prepares status reports, and contributes to ISO 9001 quality guidelines.

Qualifications

• Lean concepts familiarity is required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn the ERP system.
• Power BI familiarity is a plus.
• Associate degree or equivalent plus 6–12 months in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Coordinate and educate associates through improvement events (Kaizen, TPM), tracking progress with status reports.
• Identify opportunities for improvement via feasibility studies and simple ROI/cost savings analyses.
• Manage equipment storage area, inventory systems, and disposition of aged equipment.
• Support annual production area assessments and lead Kaizen events based on results.
• Assist in revising procedures, work instructions, and forms; participate in ISO 9001 activities.

Skills

Lean concepts

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Statistical analysis

Team training

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Contec, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead and support initiatives across safety, product quality, and operations.

The role emphasizes data collection, analytics, and coordinating improvement events to educate associates on lean concepts and waste reduction. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams, prepares status reports, and contributes to ISO 9001 quality guidelines.