Job Overview

The Continuous Improvement Analyst III will lead and sustain continuous improvement efforts across the site by identifying opportunities, coordinating strategic transformation projects, developing organizational capabilities, and ensuring the effective implementation of Lean and TEOA practices.

The position will serve as a coach and subject-matter resource for cross-functional teams, helping strengthen operational performance and continuous improvement capabilities throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and provide guidance for continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Drive the implementation of Lean principles through the effective use of TEOA tools and methodologies.
• Follow up on the 5S+1 system with the owners and leaders of production, warehouse, and office areas.
• Coordinate the implementation of the Process Improvement Management system across production and support-service departments.
• Facilitate Tier meetings in accordance with standard work and in partnership with meeting leaders.
• Lead cross-functional transformation projects through project planning, resource allocation, milestone management, and cost control.
• Escalate risks and deviations in a timely manner to support successful project implementation.
• Lead or participate in Gemba walks and sustainment routines to ensure TEOA practices remain in place after project completion.
• Monitor Kaizen initiatives associated with production, warehouse operations, the TEBIT pipeline, and Kaizen 3E.
• Partner with Quality to promote structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor to identify, implement, and sustain improvement opportunities.
• Lead the SAFE Walking-Working Surfaces element and ensure effective implementation, compliance, and sustainment.
• Coordinate employee training and development in accordance with the Talent Matrix requirements for Novice and Apprentice levels.
• Promote TEOA Everywhere and continuous improvement behaviors across the organization.
• Lead continuous improvement projects aligned with individual, departmental, and organizational goals.
• Participate in company management systems, certifications, and organizational programs.
• Promote Health and Safety procedures and perform additional responsibilities assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Process, Quality Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Upper-intermediate English proficiency, approximately 70%.
• Experience leading complex transformation projects and cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of Lean, TEOA, PIM, 5S+1, Gemba, Kaizen, Tier meetings, project management, and root-cause analysis.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence others and sustain organizational change without direct authority.