Summary

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist partners closely with the CI Manager and cross‑functional teams to analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and help implement sustainable solutions. This role plays a hands‑on part in driving change, improving efficiency, and supporting both manufacturing and transactional processes across the organization.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with departments across the organization to identify and improve processes
• Support the development, documentation, and deployment of standard work
• Play an active role in building, implementing, and sustaining company training programs tied to standard work and CI initiatives
• Lead and support onboarding training for new hires, including process, standard work, and operational training
• Facilitate refresher and continuous training for existing employees to reinforce standards and improvements
• Identify opportunities for waste reduction, efficiency gains, and cost savings
• Plan, facilitate, and participate in Kaizen and other CI events
• Teach, coach, and support teams on L&M’s CI and Lean methodologies
• Collaborate with operations and support functions to improve production and transactional workflows
• Assist with change management, training, and implementation of improvements
• Develop and maintain metrics to measure and communicate CI and training effectiveness
• Build and maintain visual management and reporting structures
• Design, build, and install physical CI solutions (e.g., flexpipe structures, visual boards, fixtures, workstations) to support standard work and process improvements
• Rapidly prototype and test physical improvements on the production floor in partnership with Operations and Maintenance
• Perform all other duties as assigned           

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in a Continuous Improvement or Lean-focused role
• Working knowledge of Lean tools (Kaizen, VSM, standard work, problem solving, etc.)

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong analytical skills with experience using tools such as Excel, Minitab, or similar
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional teams
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for driving positive change

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