Lean Transformation & Continuous Improvement Specialist

Maker's Pride; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker's Pride is seeking a CI Specialist to coordinate Lean transformation activities and champion change across the plant. You will lead, guide, and sustain improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost while supporting morale.

You will collaborate with the CI manager and plant leadership to develop tracking tools, teach CI methods, analyze data for Kaizen opportunities, and drive multiple projects to sustain measurable results.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college courses preferred.
• Two+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Sponsorship for work authorization not available; must be legally authorized to work in location.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Lean transformation activities with CI manager and Plant Leadership.
• Build an employee-engaged work environment and develop tracking tools for CI initiatives.
• Analyze data to identify Kaizen opportunities and facilitate events to drive improvements.
• Lead Full Week Kaizen events, monitor 30-day follow-ups, and sustain results with management teams.
• Perform root cause analysis individually or in teams; manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure Continuous Improvement initiatives are implemented and sustained across the facility.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Change management

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of college courses preferred

Two or more years in manufacturing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Maker's Pride is seeking a CI Specialist to coordinate Lean transformation activities and champion change across the plant. You will lead, guide, and sustain improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost while supporting morale.

You will collaborate with the CI manager and plant leadership to develop tracking tools, teach CI methods, analyze data for Kaizen opportunities, and drive multiple projects to sustain measurable results.