Continuous Improvement Specialist

25th August, 2026

Our client in Perris, CA, one of America's most respected and innovative homebuilders, is looking for a driven and detailoriented Continuous Improvement Specialist to support operations on their team!



This is an on-site/full-time/direct hire position
Salary range based on experience: Up to $80K


This role is handson, tactical, and deeply embedded on the production floor-focused on executing lean initiatives, improving processes, and elevating team engagement. The ideal candidate thrives in fastpaced manufacturing environments, brings strong analytical and documentation skills, and is passionate about building a culture of continuous improvement.



Duties and Responsibilities

Process Improvement & Lean Implementation

• Conduct time studies, process mapping, and rootcause analysis to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Implement lean tools including 5S, visual management, standard work, and kaizen activities in partnership with production leadership.
• Maintain and update SOPs, work instructions, and controlled documentation to ensure process accuracy and consistency.
• Track and report KPIs related to productivity, quality, waste reduction, and workflow performance.

Team Engagement & Training

• Facilitate daily/weekly improvement huddles with frontline teams to gather feedback and drive engagement.
• Support rollout of new equipment or process changes by coordinating training, documentation, and communication.
• Assist in developing and maintaining skills matrices and job task analyses to support crosstraining and workforce flexibility.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through recognition programs, suggestion systems, and improvement campaigns.

Project Coordination & Reporting

• Provide administrative and tactical support for CI projects, including scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
• Ensure realtime visibility of performance metrics for production leaders and team members.
• Prepare reports, data summaries, and improvement documentation for leadership review.

Qualifications

• Experience with process development, controlled documentation, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Highly proficient in Excel and MS Office; strong computer literacy and ability to build tracking tools and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated ability to identify documentation gaps and implement solutions quickly.
• Strong communication, motivation, and teambuilding skills; able to cultivate trust and positive influence.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.