Sr Spec Continuous Improvement

Medline Industries, Inc.; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Education & training opportunities

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a Senior Specialist Continuous Improvement to lead high-impact CI initiatives across corporate and manufacturing settings. You will apply Lean and Six Sigma to deliver sustainable value, improve quality, and enhance customer satisfaction, operating with independence and mentoring teammates.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, facilitate kaizen events, develop ROI analyses, and mentor CI specialists while aligning improvements with strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt required.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• 4+ years of successful experience leading continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex projects and delivering measurable results.
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and apply data to drive decisions.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively in a matrixed environment.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor others in CI methods and tools.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with common CI and analytical tools (e.g., process mapping, statistical analysis, and Microsoft Office applications).
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end continuous improvement initiatives, including opportunity identification, data analysis, solution design, implementation, and benefit realization.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies to solve complex problems and improve process efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.
• Serve as a change agent by influencing stakeholders, promoting CI principles, and ensuring improvements are understood, adopted, and sustained.
• Design and implement effective process controls, metrics, and governance to ensure long-term sustainability of improvements.
• Facilitate workshops, kaizen events, and process mapping sessions with cross-functional teams ranging from front-line associates to leadership.
• Develop business cases, baseline metrics, and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses for improvement initiatives; track and communicate realized benefits.
• Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Continuous Improvement Specialists and other team members on CI tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of CI training and capability-building efforts.
• Partner with business, Quality, Operations, and IT stakeholders to align process improvement efforts with organizational priorities.
• Identify opportunities to standardize best practices and scale successful improvements across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Advanced problem-solving

Data analysis

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Coaching and mentoring

Project management

Process mapping

Statistical analysis

MS Office

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

Process mapping

Statistical analysis

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Job Summary

The Sr Spec Continuous Improvement is responsible for leading and executing complex, high-impact process improvement initiatives across corporate and manufacturing environments. This role applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver sustainable results, drive measurable business value, and strengthen a culture of Continuous Improvement. The Senior Specialist operates with a high degree of independence, serves as a subject matter expert and coach to others, and partners with cross-functional stakeholders to improve performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead end-to-end continuous improvement initiatives, including opportunity identification, data analysis, solution design, implementation, and benefit realization.

Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies to solve complex problems and improve process efficiency, quality, and effectiveness.

Serve as a change agent by influencing stakeholders, promoting CI principles, and ensuring improvements are understood, adopted, and sustained.

Design and implement effective process controls, metrics, and governance to ensure long-term sustainability of improvements.

Facilitate workshops, kaizen events, and process mapping sessions with cross-functional teams ranging from front-line associates to leadership.

Develop business cases, baseline metrics, and return-on-investment (ROI) analyses for improvement initiatives; track and communicate realized benefits.

Coach, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Continuous Improvement Specialists and other team members on CI tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Contribute to the development and delivery of CI training and capability-building efforts.

Partner with business, Quality, Operations, and IT stakeholders to align process improvement efforts with organizational priorities.

Identify opportunities to standardize best practices and scale successful improvements across the organization.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certification / Licensure

Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt required.

Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Work Experience

4+ years of successful experience leading continuous improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma initiatives.

Demonstrated experience independently managing complex projects and delivering measurable results.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and apply data to drive decisions.

Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively in a matrixed environment.

Proven ability to coach and mentor others in CI methods and tools.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with common CI and analytical tools (e.g., process mapping, statistical analysis, and Microsoft Office applications).

Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes, as needed.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, or a related field.

Certification / Licensure

Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Experience facilitating multi-day kaizen events and workshops.

Familiarity with regulated environments and quality systems (e.g., FDA, QSR, ISO).

Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$101,000.00 - $152,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.