Continuous Improvement Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma across extrusion, anodizing, coating, and finishing operations. Reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and process variation while improving yield, material flow, and changeover performance. Analyze performance metrics using KPIs such as OEE, scrap, rework, on-time delivery, and safety; develop dashboards and reports for leadership. Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and EH&S to resolve process issues, support CAPA, and ensure stable production. Support new product and process introductions by ensuring capable, repeatable, and compliant manufacturing processes. Train and coach employees on Lean principles, facilitate kaizen events, promote a safety-first culture, and sustain improvements through standardization and audits.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)5+ years of experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing operations Experience in metal manufacturing, aluminum extrusion, or industrial coatings preferred Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and root cause analysis tools Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and basic data analysis tools Public speaking skills required along with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office. Ability to perform math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions.

Why Join Us? Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with options to fit your needs Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Company Paid Employee Life Insurance Additional Employee, Spouse and Child Life Insurance options Optional Accident, Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance Pharmacy Benefit

Management Prescription Drug Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off 8 Paid Holidays per year Health Savings Plans (HSA, FSA and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts)Tuition Assistance Wellness Programs - including onsite Healthcare Clinics and Gyms Free Physical Therapy Apprenticeship Programs On-Site Cookouts and Celebrations And more! Apply today and be part of a culture that never stops getting better. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Crystal Finishing Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Crystal Finishing Systems participates in E-Verify.