Continuous Improvement Specialist

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will develop and implement appropriate operational standards and procedures as they apply to business operations, industrial engineering, cost reduction, manufacturing and facilities improvement programs by performing the following duties.

• Develop new and/or revised business processes throughout the assigned COE, from product/process concept to operations to all support activities /functions. Implementation or changes may improve process flow, methods of work, layout, tools, fixtures and/or equipment.
• Coordinate the COE cost reductions, Project Initiation document (PID) formation and continuous improvement activities.
• Gather and interpret large volumes of operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and waste. Develop and maintain performance dashboards and KPIs.
• Create Current State and Future State value stream maps and flowcharts to document business processes.
• Investigate operational failures, complaints, or errors using tools like the "5 Whys" or Fishbone diagrams to find permanent solutions.
• Lead or co-facilitate Kaizen events (short, intensive improvement workshops), 5S initiatives, and cross-functional team meetings.

Experience requirements: Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from a four-year college or university ideally in a technical discipline (Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering) and/or two to five years related experience in cGMP packaging or related industry and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.