Lean Continuous Improvement Specialist

Raymond Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development & training

Job summary

Pengate Handling Systems is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to advance Lean initiatives across branches. The role combines hands-on site work and analytical administration to standardize processes and improve efficiency.

You will lead Lean activities, conduct Gemba walks, and help implement future-state workflows while developing training material and standard work instructions for frontline teams.

Qualifications

• Interest in continuous improvement and Lean concepts.
• Strong collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Clear communication and observation skills.
• Willingness to learn Lean tools and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen, A3).
• Participate in safety, quality, and productivity improvement projects.
• Conduct Gemba walks and process observations to identify gaps.
• Develop standard work, SOPs, and visual management tools.
• Track KPIs and assist teams with problem solving.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Gemba walks

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree

2–3 years experience

Job description

Pengate Handling Systems is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to advance Lean initiatives across branches. The role combines hands-on site work and analytical administration to standardize processes and improve efficiency.

You will lead Lean activities, conduct Gemba walks, and help implement future-state workflows while developing training material and standard work instructions for frontline teams.