Continuous Improvement Specialist

PLZ Corp • Downers Grove, IL

6d • $65,000 - $85,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Specialist supports projects across PLZ Corp by helping identify, coordinate, and implement process improvements that improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency. The position will assist with Vorne, GainSeeker, and eMaint systems, while also supporting a variety of Lean initiatives, data collection efforts, and standard work improvements across the organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be willing to travel approximately 50% - 75% of the time.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, operations, maintenance, quality, or continuous improvement preferred.
• Basic understanding of Lean principles, including 5S, standard work, waste reduction, visual management, and problem-solving methods.
• Experience using or willingness to learn Vorne, GainSeeker, eMaint, and other operational data or maintenance management systems.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and summarize data to support project updates, performance tracking, and improvement decisions.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and follow-up skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, support project timelines, and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support continuous improvement projects by assisting with project planning, data collection, implementation tracking, and follow-up activities.
• Assist with Lean initiatives such as 5S, standard work, visual management, waste reduction, root cause analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Provide support for Vorne, GainSeeker, and eMaint systems, including data entry, report generation, user assistance, basic troubleshooting, and system documentation.
• Compile, analyze, and summarize operational data to help identify trends, improvement opportunities, and project performance results.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, safety, and other cross-functional teams to support improvement activities and sustain implemented changes.
• Create and maintain project documentation, action item trackers, training materials, standard work documents, and other continuous improvement records.
• Participate in Kaizen events, problem-solving sessions, audits, and follow-up reviews to help drive engagement and accountability across improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED