Specialist, Continuous Improvement

Job Title: Specialist, Continuous Improvement

Job Code: 37788

Job Location: Londonderry, NH

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description: 

The Continuous Improvement Senior Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting initiatives that drive operational excellence, efficiency, and quality across the organization. This role partners with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement process improvements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.

Essential Functions:

• Lead or facilitate process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.


• Analyze physical and business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend solutions to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality.


• Collect and interpret data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.


• Develop and deliver training on continuous improvement tools and best practices to employees at all levels.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables.


• Track and report on project progress, benefits realization, and key performance indicators (KPIs).


• Support the development and implementation of standard ways of working, Standard Work and best practices.


• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees and encouraging idea generation.


• Mentor and coach junior team members and project participants.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.


• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification


• Preference given to degrees in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field


• Proven track record of leading successful process improvement projects.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.


• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.


• Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab, Power BI) and process mapping software (e.g., Visio).


• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, defense, or electro-mechanical industries is a plus.


• Results-oriented and proactive


• Change management expertise


• Strong business acumen


• Ability to influence and drive change across multiple levels of the organization


• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

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