Continuous Improvement Specialist

AMG Vanadium • Cambridge, OH

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About The Position

AMG Vanadium (AMG V) is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our Company. In this position, you will be responsible for providing continuous improvement support and strategic decision-making across the AMG V facilities. By leveraging data analytics, process improvement tools, and lean management principles, you will drive initiatives that enhance safety, quality, throughput, and financial performance.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies; Green Belt required.
• Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel, SQL, Power BI, or similar.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in operations and process improvement in a manufacturing, metals, or recycling industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and comply with all AMG V safety and environmental requirements and Company policies and procedures, including AMGs Code of Business Conduct.
• Embrace and promote the AMG V culture in all day-to-day activities; foster and promote a positive, respectful work environment that is aligned with AMGs Values.
• Track and monitor internal production, quality, and cost data to ensure compliance with targets.
• Standardize operational best practices related to throughput and quality.
• Facilitate root cause analysis for both operational and transactional challenges.
• Build dashboards or other visual tools to highlight business KPIs and performance trends.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping sessions, and DMAIC projects to drive measurable process improvements.
• Maintain a project pipeline and provide feedback on improvement initiatives to demonstrate business impact.
• Develop standardized reporting templates and measurement systems to ensure data integrity across departments.
• Manage a material balance system to track inventory flow, quantify process variances, and support loss reduction initiatives across all stages of production."
• Act as an interdepartmental liaison to connect key personnel to drive strategic decision making.
• Audit quality, shipping, and production processes to verify consistency and validity of execution.

What This Job Offers

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