Continuous Improvement Specialist

Supervisor Job Title: CI Coordinatior

Organizational Unit: Continuous Improvement

JOB PURPOSE

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist’s role is to identify, lead, and execute the CI strategy via Lean and WCM methods within their assigned business or segment(s) to deliver bottom line, quantified results. This includes performing business assessment, planning, facilitation, execution of kaizen events, and sustainment through standard work and procedures.

Key Related Activities

Primary Responsibilities

• Coach teams on the practical application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Improvement tools.
• Lead and coordinate the plant-wide Kaizen program, including promotion, idea generation, implementation tracking, recognition, and sustainability activities.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and support departments in identifying, prioritizing, and implementing improvement opportunities.
• Support departments in developing problem-solving capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and best-practice sharing across functions.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and drive the adoption of Lean practices in daily operations.
• Provide hands-on coaching and Gemba support to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain Standard Work, Visual Management, and other operational excellence tools.

Planning and Execution

• Collect, validate, and analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.
• Implement approved improvement solutions and monitor execution progress.
• Execute plans individually and by utilizing a cross-functional team to meet/exceed business goals and effective involvement of consultant resources.

Problem Solving

• Quickly identify barriers to progress and execute team plan for success in/out of specific events.
• Lead root cause analysis activities using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, PDCA, A3, and DMAIC.
• Monitor and follow up on corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closure and long-term effectiveness.
• Facilitate problem-solving workshops and continuous improvement activities to address quality, productivity, cost, delivery, and safety challenges.

Project Management

• Act as a change agent to drive adoption of new processes, systems, and behaviors that reinforce ownership, collaboration, and accountability.
• Time management and to formulate priorities to manage several tasks at once without local or frequent direction.
• Identify and plan to avoid potential barriers. Facilitate resolving barriers with sponsors.
• Monitor cost, schedule and performance of projects and events. Evaluate and take remedial actions to achieve sustained success.

• Ngày làm việc: T2 - T6 • Giờ làm việc: 08:30 - 16:30 • Cấp bậc: Có kinh nghiệm • Loại công việc: Toàn thời gian