Continuous Improvement Engineer

Kimmel & Associates•Dayton, OH

2d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The company is seeking a highly motivated Continuous Improvement Engineer to join its operations team in Dayton, Ohio. This role will be responsible for driving operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, and logistics functions. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, enhance productivity, and support the implementation of lean manufacturing principles throughout the organization. The successful candidate will partner with cross-functional teams to analyze current operations, lead improvement projects, implement best practices, and establish sustainable process improvements that contribute to overall business performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field preferred.
Experience leading continuous improvement, process improvement, manufacturing engineering, or operational excellence initiatives.
Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies.
Experience within manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, or distribution environments preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Ability to collect, interpret, and present operational performance data.
Experience with process mapping, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data analysis tools.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence certifications

Responsibilities

Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen events to drive operational efficiencies.
Analyze processes and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
Develop and implement standardized work practices and process documentation.
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to execute improvement projects.
Track, measure, and report project performance against established objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Support value stream mapping activities and process optimization efforts.
Identify and eliminate waste throughout manufacturing and logistics operations.
Provide training and coaching on continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
Promote a culture of operational excellence and employee engagement.