Lean Process Improvement Specialist

FTI; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator in Wisconsin to drive and support a culture of continuous improvement aligned with organizational goals. You will work with cross-functional teams to identify, plan and execute process improvements, training others in Lean concepts and leading Kaizen events.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years in lean processes. This role requires 10–25% travel, a 7 AM–5 PM schedule, and potential overtime to meet business

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 1–2 years working in a lean process.
• Travel: 10–25% based on company need.
• Work Schedule: 7 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Strive to become a technical expert in Lean Manufacturing tools and principles including 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Kaizen, A3, Root Cause Analysis and Mistake Proofing.
• Participate in the development of the CI Plan to develop and promote a Continuous Improvement culture within Excellerate.
• Support the CI Team and all Excellerate-wide Continuous Improvement activities.
• Work with all facilities and departments to identify and quantify potential opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that deliver measurable results.
• Work with all Excellerate facilities to share best practices and lessons learned.
• Assist in Kaizen events and follow up on action items.
• Develop education materials to deploy throughout the organization to train the organization in Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools.
• Provide coaching through hands-on facilitation and demonstration of the use of Lean tools.
• Monitor and measure the progress of process improvement initiatives, track key metrics, and report on the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
• Build trust within an organization through direct engagement, problem solving, and building relationships.
• Support Excellerate Process Development activities through facilitation of Process Flow and Process Mapping activities and act as a mentor to train.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Visual Management

Standard Work

Value Stream Mapping

Process Mapping

Kaizen

A3

Root Cause Analysis

Mistake Proofing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

FTI is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coordinator in Wisconsin to drive and support a culture of continuous improvement aligned with organizational goals. You will work with cross-functional teams to identify, plan and execute process improvements, training others in Lean concepts and leading Kaizen events.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years in lean processes. This role requires 10–25% travel, a 7 AM–5 PM schedule, and potential overtime to meet business