Kaizen & Process Improvement Specialist

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec GE Waukesha is seeking a Process Specialist to help drive operational improvements across our manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, leading projects, facilitating Kaizen events, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

You will be a key member of our Continuous Improvement team, balancing project work with hands-on process analysis and implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement experience.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, and standard work principles.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen events that drive operational excellence across manufacturing operations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support CAPEX project development, justification, and implementation.
• Conduct process audits to ensure alignment with manufacturing standards, workflows, and standard work practices.
• Perform monthly 5S audits and partner with operations teams to drive sustainable improvements.
• Analyze operational data, including OEE performance, cycle times, capacity utilization, and root cause investigations.
• Support safety, quality, and productivity improvement projects across the facility.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders to implement improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Minimum 4 years manufacturing/continuous improvement experience

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SAP

Excel/Power BI

Job description

Prolec GE Waukesha is seeking a Process Specialist to help drive operational improvements across our manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, leading projects, facilitating Kaizen events, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

You will be a key member of our Continuous Improvement team, balancing project work with hands-on process analysis and implementation.