Project Management, Continuous Improvement Specialist

Jobtailor; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to identify efficiency gaps and lead optimization initiatives across cross-functional teams. You will collect and interpret data on cycle time, yield, quality, and cost to drive actionable improvements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, Lean/Six Sigma knowledge, and experience with process mapping tools, enabling you to design standardized, cost-saving solutions and train teams for sustained impact.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience with data analysis tools (MS Excel, JMP).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive changes.
• BS/BA degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of working in operations with experience in continuous improvement and/or project management.
• Preferred experience in a cGMP, FDA work environment.
• Preferred knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools (Green Belt or Black Belt).
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience with process mapping software and project management tracking (e.g., Visio, MS Project, GANTT) for the senior-level role.
• Experience with data analysis tools (MS Excel, JMP) for the senior-level role.
• Understanding of quality management systems and operational metrics for the senior-level role.
• Strong project management and organizational skills for the senior-level role.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in continuous improvement, project management, statistical analysis or process engineering for the senior-level role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with department SMEs and cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies and optimization opportunities.
• Collect, analyze, and present data on cycle time, yield, quality, and cost.
• Propose and manage process improvement initiatives, including redesign, automation, standardization, and waste reduction.
• Maintain project schedules, deliverables, timelines, resources, and cross-functional meetings.
• Establish and maintain performance metrics and dashboards.
• Report KPIs and findings to department management and provide recommendations.
• Develop and deliver training on continuous improvement principles and methodologies.
• Guide team members implementing improvement projects.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• For the senior-level role, lead complex cross-functional project teams, collaborate with Finance and site OPEX on cost analysis, and use statistical tools to identify process trends, patterns, and root causes.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Influencing

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

MS Excel

JMP

Visio

MS Project

GANTT

Job description

• Partner with department SMEs and cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies and optimization opportunities
• Collect, analyze, and present data on cycle time, yield, quality, and cost
• Propose and manage process improvement initiatives, including redesign, automation, standardization, and waste reduction
• Maintain project schedules, deliverables, timelines, resources, and cross-functional meetings
• Establish and maintain performance metrics and dashboards
• Report KPIs and findings to department management and provide recommendations
• Develop and deliver training on continuous improvement principles and methodologies
• Guide team members implementing improvement projects
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices
• For the senior-level role, lead complex cross-functional project teams, collaborate with Finance and site OPEX on cost analysis, and use statistical tools to identify process trends, patterns, and root causes

Requirements

• Advanced experience with data analysis tools (MS Excel, JMP)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to influence without authority and drive changes
• BS/BA degree in a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of working in operations with experience in continuous improvement and/or project management
• Preferred experience in a cGMP, FDA work environment
• Preferred knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma tools (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience with process mapping software and project management tracking (e.g., Visio, MS Project, GANTT) for the senior-level role
• Experience with data analysis tools (MS Excel, JMP) for the senior-level role
• Understanding of quality management systems and operational metrics for the senior-level role
• Strong project management and organizational skills for the senior-level role
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in continuous improvement, project management, statistical analysis or process engineering for the senior-level role

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, process improvement, and project management within operations, with a strong focus on continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma. Capable of translating data into actionable insights and leading cross-functional teams to optimize performance metrics and operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Data Analysis Tools (MS Excel, JMP)
• Process Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Project Management (Visio, MS Project, GANTT)
• Statistical Analysis
• KPI Reporting

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Statistical Analysis
• Process Mapping
• Performance Metrics
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Management Systems
• Automation
• Waste Reduction

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Facilitation
• Organizational Skills
• Influencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Lean Green Belt
• Lean Black Belt

Industry Keywords

• CGMP
• FDA
• Operational Excellence (OPEX)
• Cycle Time
• Yield
• Quality
• Cost

Tools & Technologies

• MS Excel
• JMP
• Visio
• MS Project
• GANTT