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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, 52544, USA
Listing for: Hillphoenix
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Change Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you passionate about Lean manufacturing, driving operational excellence, and helping teams unlock their full potential? We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead and support initiatives that deliver measurable, sustainable improvements across manufacturing operations and support functions. In this role, you will serve as a coach, facilitator, and change agent, helping build a culture that embraces Kaizen, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

You will partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve processes, and drive operational performance. This position reports directly to the Continuous Improvement Leader and offers excellent growth opportunities within a stable and growing manufacturing organization.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and improvement projects
  • Coach employees and leaders on Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Support development and execution of site-level CI strategies and initiatives
  • Drive data-based decision making and structured problem-solving efforts
  • Lead and participate on cross-functional teams focused on operational improvements
  • Train team members on Lean tools and continuous improvement techniques
  • Promote a culture focused on waste reduction, standardization, and operational excellence
  • Support facility and process improvement projects from concept through implementation
  • Develop process documentation, standard work, and system improvements
  • Create business cases and evaluate financial impacts of improvement initiatives
  • Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and support functions to improve performance
  • Share best practices across teams and organizations
  • Support change management efforts and help drive sustainable results

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or related experience
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
  • Experience leading or facilitating Kaizen events and Lean transformations
  • Hands-on experience with Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, Daily Management, Root Cause Analysis, Pull Systems, Visual Management
  • Experience with process improvement, project management, and change management initiatives
  • Background working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, engineering, product development, customer support, or finance teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools
  • Prior leadership, coaching, or team facilitation experience is a plus

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on plant performance and culture
  • High visibility role working directly with operations leadership
  • Collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Strong career growth and development opportunities

If you're energized by solving complex problems, leading change, and helping organizations achieve operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

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