Continuous Improvement Engineer

Axalta • High Point, NC

3d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer/Specialist who combines strong data and computer skills with practical shop-floor experience. This role focuses on using dashboards, automated reporting, and data analysis to drive productivity, cost, and efficiency improvements in a chemical batch manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a continuous improvement, manufacturing, engineering, or operations-focused role
• Strong computer and data skills, including advanced Excel and experience with dashboards or BI tools (Power BI or similar)
• Experience automating reports or workflows
• Proven ability to identify and implement productivity, efficiency, or cost-reduction projects
• Chemical industry or batch manufacturing experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Experience with Power Automate or similar automation tools

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dashboards to track key manufacturing KPIs such as productivity, throughput, quality, cost, and safety
• Automate recurring reports and data pulls to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy
• Analyze production and process data to identify bottlenecks, losses, and improvement opportunities
• Lead 5S initiatives in partnership with department leaders and supervisors, ensuring sustainability and standardization
• Drive continuous improvement and productivity projects within the manufacturing operation
• Apply CI tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, standard work, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis
• Generate routine performance and CI reports and work closely with the Corporate Center of Excellence (COE) to align methods, metrics, and best practices
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to implement and sustain improvements
• Track, validate, and report measurable benefits from improvement initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees