Lean Continuous Improvement Specialist

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker's Pride in Romeoville, IL is seeking a CI Specialist to coordinate Lean transformation activities within an assigned department. You will champion change, guide sustainment goals, and deliver results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

This role emphasizes applying established CI tools and standard work at the department level, with support from CI leadership for larger events and cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years of college coursework or an associate degree preferred.
• Two or more years working in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or WCM.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification a plus, or willingness to obtain.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Working proficiency in MS Excel and standard computer applications.
• Foundational CI tools knowledge: 5S, standard work, visual management, root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; able to work autonomously and manage priorities.
• Sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Responsibilities

• Build an employee engaged work environment.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools and measures that support CI initiatives.
• Provide and teach a Continuous Improvement mindset and foundational CI techniques.
• Facilitates point kaizen and departmental improvement events within an assigned area.
• Participates in cross-functional, full-week improvement events led by CI leadership.
• Analyzes department-level data to identify improvement opportunities and prioritizes them.
• Performs root cause analysis using standard problem-solving tools.
• Supports productivity pipeline projects within an assigned department.
• Manages multiple defined-scope projects and meets timelines and deliverables.
• Tracks project status and escalates barriers and sustainment risks.
• Supports peers to drive performance across the organization.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

TPM

WCM

MS Excel

Problem-solving

Communication

Autonomy

ERP knowledge

SAP

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Maker's Pride in Romeoville, IL is seeking a CI Specialist to coordinate Lean transformation activities within an assigned department. You will champion change, guide sustainment goals, and deliver results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

This role emphasizes applying established CI tools and standard work at the department level, with support from CI leadership for larger events and cross-functional initiatives.