Lean & Continuous Improvement Specialist

JD Ross Energy; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Ross Energy in Wisconsin seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive operational excellence across production, quality, safety, and processes. You will partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, run Kaizen events, value stream maps, and implement lean initiatives to reduce waste and boost performance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on problem solving, strong analytics, and experience with ERP or manufacturing systems, plus proficiency in

Qualifications

• Experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, operational excellence, or a related manufacturing function within heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with operations and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and optimise workflow.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and operational excellence programmes.
• Analyse production and operational data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with production, quality, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams on process improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, and best practices.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, and process improvement workshops.
• Track and report KPIs related to productivity, quality, safety, and cost.
• Help foster a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Industrial Engineering

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Manufacturing Environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

JD Ross Energy in Wisconsin seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive operational excellence across production, quality, safety, and processes. You will partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, run Kaizen events, value stream maps, and implement lean initiatives to reduce waste and boost performance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on problem solving, strong analytics, and experience with ERP or manufacturing systems, plus proficiency in