Continuous Improvement Leader

Elliott Group, Ebara Corp • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Leader drives moderate-to-complex improvement initiatives across the facility by evaluating end-to-end processes. The role empowers cross-functional teams, standardizes best practices, and delivers measurable gains in on-time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, and safety.

The position leads improvement initiatives and value stream mapping across manufacturing and service environments, applies Lean and Six Sigma methods to optimize performance, establishes control plans, and supports long-term sustainment. It also coaches teams in collaborative problem-solving, mentors junior continuous improvement practitioners, and helps foster a culture of continuous learning. The role influences stakeholders at all levels, from frontline teams to executive leadership, and aligns initiatives with business strategies.

The work may involve hands-on activity in shop floors, repair centers, or field service environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of proven success delivering continuous improvement and process excellence results, including change management and cross-functional project leadership.
• Advanced facilitation skills, including process mapping, rapid improvement events, daily management systems, and GEMBA.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including root cause analysis, process capability, and data storytelling.
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfort working hands-on in shop floors, repair centers, or field service environments.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or specialized training in Lean or Six Sigma.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives and value stream mapping across manufacturing and service environments.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methods to optimize performance, establish control plans, and ensure long-term sustainment.
• Guide teams in collaborative problem-solving and mentor junior continuous improvement practitioners.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Influence stakeholders from frontline shop-floor teams to executive leadership and align initiatives with core business strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level