Continuous Improvement Specialist
About The Position
Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is seeking a motivated, results- and people-oriented Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive positive change using project management, continuous improvement, and lean methodologies. The specialist works with manufacturing and industrial engineering processes while keeping continuous improvement fundamentals at the forefront. The role focuses on identifying and implementing solutions that improve employee morale, product quality, efficiency, productivity, and plant safety performance. The position is based in Belen, New Mexico. Work takes place in plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas, and on plant grounds. The role may require coverage beyond normal hours or shifts and on weekends or holidays. The work environment may include high or low temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant. The role also supports safety practices, rules, procedures, committees, and initiatives. Arcosa describes its team priorities as activating the potential of its people, caring for customers, optimizing operations, integrating sustainability into daily practices and long-term strategy, and promoting a results-driven culture aligned with long-term value creation.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Proficiency in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and operational efficiency concepts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with employees at all levels.
- Comfort working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and cleanliness levels.
- Ability to tolerate high and low temperatures and loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or technical certification.
- Experience with project tracking tools.
Responsibilities
- Support and participate in Kaizen events and improvement initiatives in collaboration with plant personnel.
- Assist in developing and tracking improvement action plans to ensure progress and accountability.
- Facilitate continuous improvement practices that enhance employee engagement and operational efficiency.
- Maintain tracking tools and metrics to provide project transparency.
- Assist in developing business cases for continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
- Support training and coaching on continuous improvement tools and methodologies across the organization.
- Work cross-functionally with plant departments to support continuous improvement initiatives and provide updates.
- Apply basic project management principles to organize tasks, optimize resources, and support productivity improvements.
- Build relationships with shop floor employees to understand production processes and identify improvement opportunities.
- Observe safety practices and follow safety rules and procedures.
- Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.
Benefits
- Health and pharmacy benefits
- Dental and vision insurance
- Critical illness coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Short-term disability
- Voluntary long-term disability
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
