Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Engineer

Marie Leising & Associates, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401k

Job summary

Printing and Packaging Recruiting Service in Kentucky is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead lean initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will drive Six Sigma projects, standardize work, and develop dashboards to monitor performance.

Required: a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, 5 years of manufacturing experience, and 3 years leading CI initiatives. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; relocation to KY is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience. Print industry preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing organizational change.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and project management software a plus.
• Experience supporting capital projects and manufacturing process optimization a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean manufacturing practices, Six Sigma methodologies, and standardized work across operations.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping exercises, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Develop and maintain KPIs, visual management systems, and operational dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, delivery performance, and manufacturing costs.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functional teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Support capital projects, equipment installations, and operational changes by ensuring efficient process design.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Operations Management/Manufacturing

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Printing and Packaging Recruiting Service in Kentucky is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead lean initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will drive Six Sigma projects, standardize work, and develop dashboards to monitor performance.

Required: a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, 5 years of manufacturing experience, and 3 years leading CI initiatives. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; relocation to KY is supported.