Continuous Improvement Analyst

What You'll Do

As a Continuous Improvement Analyst, you'll help improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost by identifying opportunities to make our manufacturing and operational processes better. You'll work closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Service teams to analyze performance, solve problems, and implement practical improvements. Using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools, you'll support projects that reduce waste, improve productivity, and create safer, more consistent processes across our operations.

• Support continuous improvement projects focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities through data analysis, time studies, employee feedback, and direct observation.
• Facilitate and participate in Kaizen events, problem-solving sessions, and continuous improvement workshops.
• Partner with operational leaders to turn performance metrics and challenges into actionable improvement plans.
• Collect, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational performance and improvement results.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools, including 5S, value stream mapping, visual management, and root cause analysis.
• Use problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, FMEA, and Pareto analysis to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Support improvements to facility layouts, material flow, workstation design, and ergonomics.
• Help develop and maintain standardized processes, work instructions, and operational procedures.
• Track improvement initiatives, monitor progress, and ensure implemented changes deliver sustainable results.
• Train and coach employees on continuous improvement principles, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Operations, Services, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to support improvement initiatives.
• Participate in operational audits, assessments, and continuous improvement evaluations.
• Promote employee engagement and encourage teams to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or associate degree.
• Education in a technical, engineering, or business-related field is preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, quality, or continuous improvement.
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present operational data.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements.
• Good communication and organizational skills with the ability to explain improvement ideas to employees and leadership.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and influence positive changes without direct authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work directly on the production floor and in operational environments.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, including domestic and international travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events, improvement workshops, or structured problem-solving activities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems, ERP/MES platforms, or KPI dashboards.
• Experience using data visualization or reporting tools.
• Exposure to process mapping, time studies, standard work, or operational performance improvement projects.