Continuous Improvement Engineer

Penn Color•Hatfield, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn Color is seeking a highly skilled and driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Lean Six Sigma and operational excellence initiatives across our global manufacturing organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on, data-driven problem solver who thrives in manufacturing environments and enjoys leading transformational change initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance collaboration across teams. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will partner closely with production, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and leadership teams to identify opportunities, implement sustainable process improvements, and help establish Penn Color as the global benchmark within our industry. This position is full time and based onsite in Hatfield, PA, with approximately 15% domestic and international travel required. We offer a stable, long-term career path in a company that values its people as much as its products. You will be supported by a collaborative culture built on respect, accountability, and continuous growth — with the opportunity to make a lasting impact across a global organization.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of process improvement experience within a manufacturing environment
Proven experience leading Lean Six Sigma programs and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience in operations and manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies, DMAIC principles, statistical process control, and value stream mapping
Excellent communication, organizational, and change management skills
Ability to lead projects across departments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (~15%)

Nice To Haves

Experience within thermoplastics, color/additive masterbatch, compounding, or liquid dispersion manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt preferred
Experience managing small teams, quality systems, or large-scale projects preferred
Exposure to business strategy, operations management, or MBA coursework is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives using DMAIC methodologies to eliminate process inefficiencies and improve operational performance
Develop and execute continuous improvement projects across manufacturing and business operations
Partner with cross-functional teams to drive stakeholder engagement, project execution, and sustainable implementation strategies
Establish and monitor KPIs and project success metrics to measure impact and long-term effectiveness
Identify and reduce waste using Lean principles, including TIMWOODS methodologies
Analyze operational data and implement statistical process control and value stream mapping techniques
Research and implement tools/software to track and visualize project progress, cost savings, implementation status, and sustainment metrics
Support standardization and documentation of Penn Color best practices across global manufacturing sites
Collaborate with third-party vendors and consultants as needed to support project implementation and training initiatives
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, accountability, and operational excellence throughout the organization
Support both domestic and international manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Europe, and Asia