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Job Overview
The Continuous Improvement Analyst III drives operational excellence by identifying and leading strategic opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, productivity, and cost performance. This role partners with cross-functional teams to develop and execute improvement strategies, leverage data-driven insights, and implement sustainable process improvements aligned with TEOA and Site business objectives.
The position plays a key role in strengthening the continuous improvement of the site through applying Lean Manufacturing principles, Productivity management, structured problem-solving, and the development of organizational capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Support the deployment of the site's Continuous Improvement strategy and TEOA Business System aligned with business objectives.
- Lead VSM, Kaizen, productivity, and cost-reduction initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation and results realization.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Digital Factory, and cross-functional teams to develop and implement manufacturing improvements.
- Identify and deliver sustainable savings through improvements in productivity, labor efficiency, process flow, lead time, waste reduction, and operational performance.
- Support the development of a strong TEOA culture by coaching and facilitating the adoption of Lean principles, continuous improvement tools, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Monitor operational performance using SQDP metrics, dashboards, and analytics to identify improvement opportunities and drive performance improvements.
- Identify and implement digital, analytics, and automation opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, process performance, and decision-making.
- Drive accountability for assigned improvement projects, ensuring timely execution, measurable results, and contribution to TEBIT savings and productivity targets.
- Monitor project effectiveness, validate financial benefits, and establish controls to sustain implemented improvements.
Skills & Competencies
- Fluent English proficiency, both written and verbal.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives and drive sustainable results in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong project management, facilitation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
- Proficiency in performance metrics, KPI management, data analytics, and reporting tools.
- Results-oriented mindset with a proven ability to deliver productivity improvements, cost savings, and operational performance gains.
- Strong communication, coaching, and change-management capabilities.
What your background should look like
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- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in high-volume manufacturing or operations environments.
- At least 3 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or Business System deployment.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvement projects and delivering measurable operational and financial results.
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.
Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $91,700 - $137,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
EOE, Including Disability/Vets
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GREENSBORO, North Carolina 27409
United States