Site CI/Lean Specialist

AMPORTS Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AMPORTS Inc. in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Continuous Improvement professional to optimize site operations across manufacturing, logistics and maintenance functions.

The role applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate non-value-added steps, mentor staff, develop SOPs, and measure gains through KPIs to sustain evidence-based improvements. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and clear reporting to site leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, process engineering, or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with pivot tables, data analysis, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Observe, map, and analyze current state processes across site functions to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for optimization.
• Lead continuous improvement projects from initiation through completion, including defining scope, setting measurable goals, tracking progress, and reporting results to site leadership.
• Apply Lean principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke) and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) to solve complex operational problems and drive sustainable change.
• Train and mentor site personnel on continuous improvement tools and techniques, fostering a culture of problem-solving and operational excellence.
• Work with process owners to develop and document new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for improved processes, ensuring consistency and adherence to quality standards.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of implemented improvements and ensure gains are sustained over time.

Skills

Facilitation

Data literacy

Change enablement

Visual management

Collaboration

Lean

5S

Kaizen

GEMBA

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Pivot tables

Excel

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Process Analysis: Observe, map, and analyze current state processes across various site functions (e.g., manufacturing, logistics, maintenance) to identify bottlenecks, non-value-added steps, and opportunities for optimization
• Project Management: Lead and manage continuous improvement projects from initiation through completion, including defining scope, setting measurable goals, tracking progress, and reporting results to site leadership.
• Methodology Application: Apply Lean principles (e.g., 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke) and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) to solve complex operational problems and drive sustainable change.
• Training and Mentorship: Train and mentor site personnel on continuous improvement tools and techniques, fostering a culture of problem-solving and operational excellence.
• Standardization: Work with process owners to develop and document new standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for improved processes, ensuring consistency and adherence to quality standards.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of implemented improvements and ensure gains are sustained over time.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, process engineering, or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with pivot tables, data analysis, and process improvement

Competencies

• Facilitation, Data literacy, Change enablement, Visual management, Collaboration, Lean, 5S, Kaizen, GEMBA

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

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