Process Improvement Consultant

Kaizen Institute Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Training week abroad

Flexible Fridays

Career progression

Job summary

Kaizen Institute Global in Atlanta seeks a hands-on consultant to transform client operations. You will work on-site with decision-makers, turning complex data into actionable improvements and leading cross-functional workshops.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience, a technical degree, and willingness to travel up to 75%. You’ll collaborate with teams across industries, delivering measurable performance gains and sustainable process redesign.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or (Technical) Business Administration.
• 2–5 years of experience in consulting or process improvement.
• Legal permission to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and work on-site.
• Analytical, curious and proactive problem-solver.
• Team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Project management knowledge: timelines, prioritization, and multi-team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Map and assess end-to-end processes to uncover inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Lead and facilitate transformation and redesign workshops with client teams.
• Redesign operations to drive measurable performance improvements.
• Translate strategic objectives into practical, executable solutions.
• Work hands-on at client sites with direct access to decision-makers.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or (Technical) Business Administration

Job description

Atlanta | Full-time | Legal permission to work in the US is required

Start your career in consulting with Kaizen!

Since 1985, Kaizen Institute has been supporting organizations worldwide in continuously improving their processes through the Kaizen/Lean methodology. We operate in more than 60 countries and collaborate with leading companies in sectors such as industry and healthcare, promoting operational impact and consistent results

What we expect from you

You will work with industry-leading clients to redesign and elevate their operations, transforming inefficient processes into high-performance ways of working.

You will:

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Map and assess end-to-end processes to uncover inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Lead and facilitate transformation and redesign workshops with client teams.
• Redesign operations to drive measurable performance improvements.
• Translate strategic objectives into practical, executable solutions.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role carried out at customer sites, with direct access to decision-makers and leadership teams

• Professionals with 2–5 years of experience
• Graduated (Bachelor's or Master's - Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or (Technical) Business Administration).
• Legal permission to work in the country you are applying for, without the need for employer sponsorship
• Analytical, curious, and driven to solve problems
• Proactive mindset, adaptability, and a strong willingness to learn and grow in a challenging environment
• A true team player with empathy and strong communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and foster collaboration
• Project management knowledge, including the ability to manage timelines, prioritize tasks, and coordinate with teams to meet client objectives
• Willing to travel and work on-site (driving licence B required). Candidates must be open to travel up to 75%.

What we have to offer?

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus.
• A steep learning curve with fast and transparent career progression.
• International opportunities to work on projects abroad and mobility programs.
• Flexible Fridays every fortnight: to recover work backlog, learn or enjoy a long weekend.
• Continuous training and mentoring to develop your consulting skills.
• Health insurance.
• An amazing annual training week abroad with all colleagues.

Kaizen Institute values diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Applications from individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or oncological conditions are accepted upon submission of a medical certificate confirming their disability, provided that their clinical condition is compatible with the role to be performed.