Kaizen & Process Improvement Specialist

RXinsider LTD.; Spartanburg, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Contec is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead and support improvement initiatives across safety, product quality, and operations. You will analyze data, conduct feasibility studies, and coordinate Kaizen events to educate associates on lean concepts and reduce waste.

The role involves hands-on training, cross-functional problem solving, and development or revision of procedures, with exposure to ISO 9001 standards. Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Lean concepts and philosophies is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to learn and become proficient in working with Contec’s ERP system is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI is a plus.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Champions the “suggestion box” (Opportunity Tags) and “housekeeping” (TPM) programs. Facilitates reviews and provides monthly status reports.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement by conducting feasibility studies and simple statistical, return on investment, and cost savings analyses. Carries out and/or oversees work to implement changes and provide timely resolution to suggestions.
• Manages the organization and general appearance of the equipment storage area and its inventory system/spreadsheet. Oversees the inventory review process and the disposition of aged equipment approved for sale/scrap.
• Supports annual assessments of production areas and leads Kaizen events based on the results of the assessments.
• Identifies and works toward eliminating the 7 Forms of Waste.
• Conducts hand-on, team-based, training with associates throughout the organization that encourages a culture of continuous improvement while also accomplishing specific improvement goals.
• Provides leadership and support to special projects as assigned. These projects can be related to groups throughout the organization (Warehouse, Production, Quality, Safety, Planning, Research and Development, and more).
• Supports and facilitates problem-solving meetings with cross-functional participants. Prepares written reports and status updates for review.
• Supports the revising and/or development of new procedures, work instructions, and forms.
• Participates and works within ISO 9001 quality standards guidelines in accordance with Contec’s quality goals.

Skills

Lean concepts

Microsoft Office

ERP system

Power BI

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Contec is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead and support improvement initiatives across safety, product quality, and operations. You will analyze data, conduct feasibility studies, and coordinate Kaizen events to educate associates on lean concepts and reduce waste.

The role involves hands-on training, cross-functional problem solving, and development or revision of procedures, with exposure to ISO 9001 standards. Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.