Continuous Improvement Specialist

Description What You'll Do As a CI Specialist, You Will Find the opportunity – use data, observation, and employee feedback to identify where we can do better. Solve the problem – lead root-cause investigations using tools like 5-Why, Fishbone, Pareto, A3, and PDCA. Improve performance – identify ways to reduce downtime, scrap, waste, changeover time, and inefficiencies. Bring people together – work with operators, supervisors, maintenance, quality, and engineering to develop practical solutions. Lead improvement projects – take ideas from "What if?" to implementation and measurable results. Turn data into action – analyze downtime, waste, productivity, and other key metrics to find opportunities. Build the CI culture – encourage employees to speak up, challenge the status quo, and participate in improvements. Make improvements last – standardize successful changes and make sure the gains are sustained. What We're Looking For Degree or college diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a similar manufacturing environment. Experience with Lean tools and structured problem-solving. Strong analytical and Excel skills. Strong project management and communication skills. Manufacturing experience is required; experience in plastics, extrusion, converting, flexible packaging, or process manufacturing is an asset. Why Join Us ? Competitive salary: $80,000 to $85,000 You will be able to see the impact of your work and have the opportunity to: Lead real improvement projects Work directly with our plant team Influence how we operate Develop your Lean and leadership skills Make measurable improvements to the business Help build a stronger continuous improvement culture If you’re energized by problems instead of frustrated by them, this could be your next great opportunity. Bring your curiosity. Bring your ideas. Bring your passion for making things better. Qualifications Experience Preferred 3 years: Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or a similar manufacturing environment. Job Category: Quality Full-Time

The CI Specialist identifies operational inefficiencies using data and employee feedback to lead root-cause investigations. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement Lean solutions and standardize improvements to sustain gains.

Requires a degree or diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business with over 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in Lean tools, structured problem-solving, and strong analytical skills in Excel is essential.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• Data analysisPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Project managementPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• Excel
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Standardization
• Performance Improvement

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

3+ years

Apply by

Sep 23, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level