Continuous Improvement Engineer

A well-known plastics manufacturer is looking for a highly-skilled Continuous Improvement Engineer to join their team in Texas! Family-owned and operated, this company is truly focused on employee growth and customer satisfaction. If you are ready to join a successful end-to-end piping solutions provider that specializes in HDPE, working with leading edge technology, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Drive Lean manufacturing tools, daily management systems, and visual management processes.
• Plan and facilitate kaizen events to improve operational performance.
• Partner with plant leadership to develop KPIs, solve problems, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Coach and train leaders and employees on Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies.
• Build and maintain the site's CI roadmap while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Lean tools including Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proven success driving measurable operational improvements and culture change.
• Experience coaching and developing employees and leaders on Lean methodologies.