Continuous Improvement Specialist III

Job Description

Description:

The Continuous Improvement Specialist III supports multiple facilities by driving continuous improvement, safety excellence, and quality performance across maintenance operations. This role requires extensive travel (up to 90%), including multi-week onsite assignments, to conduct operational assessments, lead improvement initiatives, support site startups/transitions, and occasionally serve as acting Facility Manager to ensure operational continuity.

Utilizes lean principles to improve the operations and processes of a manufacturing organization. Analyzes production workflows, workspace design, and resource utilization to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or waste. Collects, documents, and interprets production data to identify areas to streamline and improve productivity. Develops metrics to measure and monitor key production processes and evaluates the impacts of lean principles against costs, quality, and delivery goals. Requirements:

Key Responsibilities

Conduct on-site assessments of maintenance operations, safety compliance, quality standards, and workflow efficiency.

Lead CI initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen events.

Support startups, customer transitions, and new scope mobilizations, including CMMS setup, asset onboarding, and team training.

Strengthen site safety practices and regulatory compliance (OSHA, company policies, JHAs, audits).

Conduct quality checks on maintenance work and support implementation of standardized SOPs and workmanship standards.

Analyze CMMS data to improve PM compliance, backlog management, labor utilization, and asset reliability.

Assist with preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance program development.

Provide temporary Facility Manager coverage, overseeing daily operations, scheduling, vendor management, and customer communication.

Train and coach technicians and supervisors on SOPs, CI tools, CMMS usage, safety procedures, and quality practices.

Collaborate with EHS, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and leadership on operational improvement priorities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field

3–5 years of experience in maintenance operations, facility management, quality.

Must have experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen events

Strong knowledge of CMMS systems, maintenance best practices, safety standards, and quality processes.

Excellent communication, facilitation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to lead in the field, influence without authority, and manage operations during interim FM assignments.

Travel Requirements

Up to 90% travel, including frequent overnight stays.

Multi-week coverage assignments or startup support may be required.

Full-time