Senior Continuous Improvement Specialist

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position title: senior continuous improvement specialist

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city of peoria – where innovation meets impact

are you passionate about driving change, fostering innovation, and creating lasting improvements? The city of peoria is seeking a senior continuous improvement specialist to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our organization.

as a key leader in process optimization, you will champion initiatives that enhance efficiency, elevate service delivery, and empower teams to achieve excellence. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a community that values progress and accountability.

at the city of peoria, we live by our p.e.o.r.i.a. Values:

• professional – we uphold the highest standards in everything we do.
• ethical – integrity guides our decisions and actions.
• open – transparency and collaboration are at the heart of our culture.
• responsive – we adapt quickly to meet the needs of our community.
• innovative – we embrace creativity and forward-thinking solutions.
• accountable – we take ownership and deliver on our commitments.

• lead strategic continuous improvement projects across departments.
• analyze processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement innovative solutions.
• facilitate workshops and training to build a culture of excellence.
• collaborate with leaders and staff to drive measurable outcomes.
• use data-driven insights to inform decisions and track progress.

• proven experience in lean, six sigma, or similar methodologies.
• strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• exceptional communication and facilitation abilities.
• a visionary mindset with a passion for innovation and service improvement.
• ability to influence and inspire change across diverse teams.

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peoria is a vibrant, growing community that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Here, your work will have a direct impact on the lives of residents and the future of our city.

apply today and help us build a smarter, stronger, and more innovative peoria.

get an inside look at the culture of peoria

applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

during the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment or .

• education: bachelor's degree in business or public administration, statistics, or a directly related field;
• experience: a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible continuous improvement and/or organizational development experience;
• licenses/certifications/special requirements: valid arizona driver’s license upon hire.

• experience in a municipal, state, or federal government setting;
• experience in lean and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Pdca, a3 thinking, value stream mapping, kaizen events), management processes, and techniques;
• previous lead or supervisory experience;
• additional years of progressively responsible experience;
• expertise in power point, excel, and visio.