Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist - Lean Six Sigma for Pharma

CSL Plasma; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

CSL Plasma is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist to identify CI opportunities, lead Tier 1 CI activities, and drive improvements across manufacturing operations. The role requires data-driven problem solving, Kaizen sessions, and VSM, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

This is an on-site position five days a week. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement, you will coordinate prioritization and resourcing, develop metrics and visual tools, and coach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science.
• 5+ years of experience in GxP-regulated manufacturing (pharma, biotech, or medical device).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Change Management methodologies and cGMPs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates Tier 1 CI process and supports Tier 2 alignment with site priorities.
• Coordinates CI project prioritization and resourcing with CI leadership.
• Performs data collection, validation, and analysis to support problem solving.
• Leads Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping activities.
• Drives safety, quality, and efficiency improvements while ensuring compliance.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and CI teams; communicates progress and outcomes.
• Promotes structured problem solving and CI capability development.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

DMAIC methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Science)

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

CSL Plasma is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist to identify CI opportunities, lead Tier 1 CI activities, and drive improvements across manufacturing operations. The role requires data-driven problem solving, Kaizen sessions, and VSM, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

This is an on-site position five days a week. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement, you will coordinate prioritization and resourcing, develop metrics and visual tools, and coach