CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

The Continuous Improvement Specialist plays a key role in driving the plant’s digital transformation journey by combining Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Data Analytics, and AI-driven solutions to enhance operational performance. The position is responsible for identifying manufacturing improvement opportunities, developing digital tools and dashboards, and implementing automation and smart manufacturing initiatives that support data-driven decision-making and sustainable business results.

Please note: operations are currently based at a temporary site in Webster, NY. The team will transition to a permanent Rochester location (near RIT) upon completion.

Job Requirements

• Lead TEOA deployment, Lean maturity improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen, and process standardization projects to improve operational performance.
• Lead the plant's digitalization roadmap by developing and implementing digital solutions, including Power BI, Power Apps, automated workflows, and smart manufacturing technologies.
• Develop dashboards, KPI reporting, and data visualization solutions by collecting and analyzing production data to support data-driven decision-making.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and drive AI, automation, and Industry 4.0 solutions to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement teams to implement digital transformation initiatives and drive adoption of new technologies.
• Collect, consolidate, and validate production data from multiple sources to improve operational visibility and support data-driven decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional improvement and digital transformation projects from concept through implementation, collaborating with site and global stakeholders.
• Facilitate training, coaching, and change management activities to drive adoption of Lean, Digitalization, and AI solutions.

What your background should look like

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Digitalization, Digital Transformation, Continuous Improvement, or Smart Manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, VSM, Kaizen, and Process Improvement.
• Hands-on experience in Data Analytics, Dashboard Development, and Data Visualization (e.g., Power BI).
• Experience leading Digital Transformation, AI, Automation, or Industry 4.0 initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes with the ability to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Experience developing digital solutions using Power BI, Power Apps, or similar technologies.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Good English communication skills and ability to collaborate with global stakeholders.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is an advantage

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $90,500 - $138,500 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD

TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Job Locations:

780 Salt Road

Webster, New York 14580-9709

United States

Posting City: Webster

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 157782

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Continuous Improvement