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Herff Jones · 18 hours ago

Administrative-C & G - Continuous Improvement Engineer

Arcola, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will help establish and sustain Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices across facilities, partnering with teams to implement and improve processes while driving measurable results.

Consumer GoodsJewelryProduct Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define operational requirements and lead continuous improvement initiatives that meet or exceed business objectives and customer expectations

Partner with cross-functional teams to improve key performance metrics, including safety, quality, delivery, inventory and cost

Contribute to complex and high-impact improvement projects across the organization

Support the communication and execution of company policies, goals, and strategic initiatives as needed

Promote and support quality systems, process improvements, and safety initiatives using Lean principles

Develop, apply, and coach Lean tools and methodologies to drive sustainable improvements

Participate in reviewing Lean performance expectations and results with leadership teams

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaContinuous ImprovementLean/Six Sigma certificationsRoot cause analysisMicrosoft Office proficiencyHighly organizedCommunication skillsCustomer-focused mindsetCollaborative abilityPositive attitude

Required

1–3 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean, and/or Six Sigma roles

Hands-on experience leading or supporting Kaizen events and improvement projects

Working knowledge of root cause analysis tools and problem-solving methodologies

Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and active listening—with the ability to convey consistent messages across multiple teams success to effectively communicate (listening, writing and verbal) to multiple teams

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail

Customer- and business-focused mindset with the ability to align improvement efforts to company goals and objectives

Proven ability to collaborate effectively across all departments and organizational levels

High sense of urgency with a continuous drive to exceed expectations

Positive, adaptable attitude in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Demonstrated success managing multiple processes and initiatives simultaneously

Moderate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred

Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives in a mid-sized, seasonal manufacturing environment preferred

Lean/Six Sigma certifications preferred

Company

Herff Jones

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Herff Jones is a company that makes customized class rings and graduation products.

Founded in 1920

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.herffjones.com

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