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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