Continuous Improvement Specialist

Summary: The Continuous Improvement Specialist supports initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity within the manufacturing environment, working closely with the Central Operations team of Mission Critical Group (MCG). This role assists in analyzing processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and contributing to projects using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The CI Specialist helps execute improvement activities, conducts root cause analysis, and supports a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with MCG and JTS business goals. Accountabilities: Support continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing manufacturing processes and improving operational performance. Assist in analyzing current operations to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Collaborate with MCG teams to implement Lean tools and techniques to reduce waste and improve process flow. Participate in planning, execution, and tracking of CI initiatives, ensuring project tasks are completed on schedule. Gather, organize, and analyze process data using statistical tools to support data-driven decision-making. Conduct root cause analysis under guidance to identify issues and recommend potential solutions. Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations outlining improvement plans and project progress. Support training efforts by helping teams understand and apply continuous improvement tools and methodologies. Assist in managing change initiatives and ensuring successful adoption of new processes. Help maintain compliance with quality management systems, standards, and organizational procedures. Contribute to operational excellence activities by supporting measurable improvements in efficiency and quality. Ensure CI activities align with industry-specific regulations and internal standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge/Experience: Support continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing manufacturing processes and improving operational performance. Assist in analyzing current operations to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement. Collaborate with MCG teams to implement Lean tools and techniques to reduce waste and improve process flow. Participate in planning, execution, and tracking of CI initiatives, ensuring project tasks are completed on schedule. Gather, organize, and analyze process data using statistical tools to support data-driven decision-making. Conduct root cause analysis under guidance to identify issues and recommend potential solutions. Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations outlining improvement plans and project progress. Support training efforts by helping teams understand and apply continuous improvement tools and methodologies. Assist in managing change initiatives and ensuring successful adoption of new processes. Help maintain compliance with quality management systems, standards, and organizational procedures. Contribute to operational excellence activities by supporting measurable improvements in efficiency and quality. Ensure CI activities align with industry-specific regulations and internal standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Attributes Core Values: • Have Humanity: You collaborate with empathy, listen actively, and respect the perspectives of operators, technicians, and leaders. • Be Transparent: You communicate findings, data, risks, and opportunities openly and honestly. • Drive Innovation: You continually look for smarter, simpler, and more efficient ways to improve processes. • Be Resilient: You stay focused through setbacks, roadblocks, and the challenges that come with changing processes. • Always Reliable: You follow through on commitments, maintain accurate data, and deliver consistent, high-quality work. • Grit: You approach problems with determination and persistence, even when solutions require multiple iterations. Working Conditions: Warehouse/Shop floor environment. May require occasional overtime to meet production deadlines.