Continuous Improvement Engineer

Our growing client in Morris County is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across their manufacturing operations.  Using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, the engineer leads data-driven initiatives and helps embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, throughput, and employee engagement

• Identify inefficiencies and prevent recurrence using Lean, DMAIC, Kaizen, FMEA, SMED, root cause analysis, and TPM tools

• Develop, maintain, and strengthen the site’s Continuous Improvement operating system, including standard work and problem-solving frameworks

• Facilitate Kaizen events, 5S activities, and waste elimination initiatives to achieve performance targets

• Conduct time studies, value stream mapping, capacity analysis, and cycle time analysis to identify bottlenecks and opportunities

• Analyze performance data, measure results of improvement efforts, and implement corrective actions

• Develop and maintain SOPs, process documentation, and visual management tools (KPIs, Tier boards, dashboards) to ensure sustainability

• Support capital projects and process improvements aligned with operational goals

• Train, coach, and mentor employees at all levels on Lean tools, problem-solving methods, and continuous improvement principles

• Partner cross-functionally with production, engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to prioritize and execute improvement projects

• Track progress, prepare reports and dashboards, and communicate results to plant leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt strongly preferred

• 3–5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment driving continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM initiatives

• Proven success leading cross-functional teams  

• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (Excel, Minitab); experience building KPIs and visual metrics

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to influence stakeholders from plant leadership to frontline operators

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reasoning skills

• Proficient with MS Office and project management tools; SAP experience a plus

Benefit offerings PTO/Holiday pay, Medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, and a 401k plan.

·       Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, Military connected talent encouraged to apply/ To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

·       The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

·       The California Fair Chance Act

·       Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

·       Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

·       San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

 

Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.