Continuous Improvement Engineer

Pure Fishing • Plano, IL

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About The Position

Pure Fishing is seeking a passionate and results-driven Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence Engineer to join our dynamic team at our manufacturing facility in Plano, IL. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enhancing operational performance, driving innovation, and shaping the future of manufacturing for one of the world’s most trusted fishing brands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (minimum Green Belt) or Project Management credentials.
• 5+ years of continuous improvement experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments.
• Demonstrated success leading Kaizen events and delivering measurable process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, material flow, warehouse operations, and inventory management.
• Skilled in Excel and data analysis; ERP and WMS experience a plus.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project leadership skills.
• Ability to influence teams and drive change in a dynamic, hands-on setting.
• Certification such as Lean, Six Sigma, ASQ or PMP is strongly preferred. (in lieu of certification, demonstrated 10+ years of project management or structured problem solving using quality tools would be acceptable).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with digital systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), data acquisition systems, data analytics, SQL, and visualization tools such as Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Champion and execute continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and warehouse operations.
• Conduct time studies, analyze workflows, and optimize layouts to maximize throughput and minimize bottlenecks.
• Implement Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Kanban, and Kaizen to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, quality, and logistics teams to resolve inefficiencies and improve key metrics.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), visual management tools, and performance dashboards.
• Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurring issues.
• Use data and key performance indicators (KPIs)—like OEE, on-time delivery, waste, downtime, order accuracy, and inventory turns—to guide decisions.
• Empower and train front-line employees and leaders on continuous improvement practices, fostering a culture of operational excellence.
• Support the implementation of automation, WMS systems, and other digital tools across operations.
• Ensure all improvement activities are aligned with safety standards, quality systems, and service expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to make a lasting difference

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees