Sr Spec Continuous Improvement

Medline Industries, LP; United States; On-site; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a Senior Specialist in Continuous Improvement to lead high-impact initiatives across corporate and manufacturing environments. You will apply Lean Six Sigma to drive measurable business value, coach teams, and partner with stakeholders to improve performance, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires 4+ years in CI/Lean/Six Sigma, strong coaching skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred.
• 4+ years leading CI, Lean, or Six Sigma initiatives.
• Experience managing complex projects and delivering measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end CI initiatives from opportunity identification to ROI.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve quality and efficiency.
• Coach and mentor CI specialists and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Facilitation

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Process mapping

MS Excel

Statistics software

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.

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

• 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).
• Willigness 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.

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.

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.

Through our culture of belonging, our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time.

If you’re a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you.

Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its broad product portfolio, resilient supply chain and leading clinical solutions, Medline helps healthcare providers improve their clinical, financial and operational outcomes.

Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries and territories.

To learn more about how Medline makes healthcare run better, visit www.medline.com.