Lean Continuous Improvement Specialist (Manufacturing)

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) W/Company Match

Health & Pharmacy

Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. in Newton, IA seeks a motivated Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive project-based improvements using Kaizen, lean manufacturing, and CI tools.

You will partner with plant teams to boost quality, efficiency, productivity and safety while maintaining rigorous metrics. Responsibilities include leading improvement events, developing action plans, coaching staff, and building business cases for CI projects, with a focus on engaging employees and delivering measurable

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Proficiency in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational efficiency concepts.
• MS Suite proficiency; experience with project tracking tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in Kaizen events and improvement initiatives in collaboration with plant personnel.
• Develop and track improvement action plans to ensure progress and accountability.
• Facilitate continuous improvement practices that enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency.
• Help maintain tracking tools and metrics to provide project transparency.
• Assist in the development of business cases for CI projects and initiatives.
• Support training and coaching efforts on CI tools and methodologies across the organization.
• Work cross-functionally with plant departments to support CI initiatives and provide updates.
• Apply basic project management principles to organize tasks, optimize resources, and support productivity improvements.
• Build relationships with shop floor employees to understand production processes and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Efficiency

MS Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or technical certification preferred

Tools

Project Tracking Tools

Job description

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. in Newton, IA seeks a motivated Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive project-based improvements using Kaizen, lean manufacturing, and CI tools.

You will partner with plant teams to boost quality, efficiency, productivity and safety while maintaining rigorous metrics. Responsibilities include leading improvement events, developing action plans, coaching staff, and building business cases for CI projects, with a focus on engaging employees and delivering measurable