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Casey's · 21 hours ago

Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer

Ankeny, IA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$87K/yr - $114K/yr

7+ years exp

Casey's is seeking a Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer who will be a strategic facilitator and change agent partnering with executives and cross-functional teams. The role focuses on designing solutions, accelerating transformation, and embedding continuous improvement into the organizational culture.

E-CommerceFood and Beverage

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Facilitate rapid improvement events (Kaizen, sprints, workshops), guiding teams through structured problem‑solving and solution design

Design and scale enterprise CI programs that hard‑wire continuous improvement into processes and ways of working

Partner with senior leaders to surface the highest‑value opportunities aligned to business objectives and strategic outcomes

Lead end‑to‑end improvement lifecycles—from root‑cause analysis and solution development to implementation and long‑term sustainment

Build capability across the enterprise through training, coaching, and mentorship—creating CI multipliers at every level

Model facilitative leadership, empowering teams to challenge the status quo and drive collaborative change

Apply advanced methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Design Thinking) to accelerate results and maximize impact. Capture and scale what works by documenting best practices, lessons learned, and success stories

Leverage digital tools and analytics to improve visibility, scalability, and effectiveness of CI initiatives

Qualification

Lean Six SigmaAgileChange ManagementFacilitative LeadershipProcess EngineeringProcess Modeling ToolsBPMNBusiness ArchitectureTrainingCoachingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree specializing in Process Engineering, or equivalent work-related experience

At least 7 years of progressive experience in continuous improvement and operational excellence, with demonstrated expertise in designing and facilitating large-scale workshops and leading rapid, cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable results at the enterprise level

Multiple advanced certifications required (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Master Black Belt, Agile, Change Management, Facilitative Leadership)

Extensive hands-on experience with advanced process modeling tools (e.g. iGrafx, BIC, Adonis, Blueworks) to design and optimize complex workflows

Proven ability to apply formal change management methodologies, including Prosci ADKAR, to drive successful organizational transitions

Deep knowledge of business architecture frameworks and tools such as APQC, with experience aligning processes to enterprise standards

Advanced proficiency in BPMN and sophisticated process modeling techniques to support process improvement and automation initiatives

Work is performed in both our stores and office setting; travel may be required up to 25% of the time

Benefits

Great benefits including choices in medical plans, dental, vision, life insurance, employee stock purchase program, charitable giving programs, parental leave and an onsite Child Development Center.

Competitive pay, 401k company match up to 6%, vacation & sick time, paid holidays, volunteer time, and an onsite cafeteria.

Company

Casey's

Glassdoor3.1

Third largest convenience retailer. Fifth largest pizza chain.

Founded in 1968

Ankeny, Iowa, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.caseys.com/

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