Continuous Improvement Analyst

Johnson Health Tech Companies•Cottage Grove, WI

13h

About The Position

Position Overview: Under the direction of the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Service; the Continuous Improvement Analyst identifies, analyzes, and optimizes processes to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance performance. This role will design, recommend, implement, and track improvements, collaborating across departments to foster a culture of operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, or related field/equivalent work experience required
Proven experience in process improvement, business analysis, or operational excellence
Familiarity with process mapping software e.g. Visio and data analysis tools
Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution/logistics settings

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated use of project management methodologies (PMP Certification a plus)

Responsibilities

Review, map, and evaluate current business processes, workflows, and value streams to identify areas of waste, bottlenecks, or inefficiencies.
Organize and lead small cross-functional process improvement project teams, manage tasks, monitor progress, ensure resource availability, and drive completion within scope and budget
Gather and document business requirements
Facilitate regular project team meetings when cross-functional teams are involved
Serve as primary contact for internal teams, managing expectations, and facilitating communication
Provide regular status updates, track metrics, and report insights to senior leadership
Identify risks, lead change initiatives, and ensure successful adoption of new processes/systems
Collaborates closely with department SMEs to design communication and implementation plans.
Establish best practices, create documentation, monitor post launch performance, and recommend improvements for efficiency
Maintains a pulse on operational processes and procedures and proactively identifies opportunities for continuous improvement.
Scale processes to support business growth
Other duties as assigned