Continuous Improvement Specialist (Andersonville)

Passionate about Driving Continuous Improvement in Refractory Minerals?We're looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our team at Imerys Refractory Minerals in Andersonville, Georgia.This is a high-visibility individual contributor role where you'll be the go-to expert for Operational Excellence on site. You'll work hands-on with both senior leadership and the shopfloor to identify opportunities, lead improvement projects, coach teams, and deliver measurable results in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost savings.If you love turning data into action, influencing without authority, and making a real impact in a manufacturing environment, this could be your next great opportunity.About the RoleAs our Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will lead and execute strategic Operational Excellence initiatives throughout the Andersonville site. You'll serve as the internal driver and expert for continuous improvement, combining strong shopfloor presence with effective communication and influence at all levels.You will report to the Site Manager with a dotted line to the BA I-cubed Coordinator.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and select the best approaches to maximize the impact of Operational Excellence initiativesPlan and execute projects: build cross-functional teams, define deliverables, and secure necessary resourcesCoach, mentor, and train employees on Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and quality methodologiesProvide timely updates, data-driven analysis, and recommendations to leadership to drive adoption of OE principlesContinuously measure the impact of initiatives and implement recovery plans when needed to ensure maximum resultsSupport additional projects and tasks as assignedWhat We're Looking ForRequired Skills & Attributes:Strong commitment to Safety as the top prioritySolid proficiency in Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologiesExcellent interpersonal skills — ability to influence without formal authority at all levelsGood understanding of Industrial Engineering and Quality Engineering conceptsAbility to understand P&L and financial data and translate improvements into monetary savingsStrong project management, facilitation, statistical & data analysis, presentation, and training skillsProficiency with Google tools (Green Belt certification is a plus)Education & Experience:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Sciences preferred + at least 2 years of relevant experience, ORMinimum 5 years of significant Quality Engineering experienceAt least 5 years of experience in process-driven roles within Manufacturing, Industrial Services, or Supply ChainProven experience supporting large-scale enterprise improvement initiativesPrevious experience in the mineral or cement industry is a strong plusOccasional travel for training or to other sites may be requiredThis individual contributor role offers the chance to make a significant, visible impact on site performance while developing your expertise in a global leader in refractory minerals.Location: Andersonville, GA Line of Business: Refractory MineralsIMERYS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (F/M/IWD/PV).If you're a hands-on, results-oriented Continuous Improvement professional who enjoys both technical problem-solving and people development, we'd love to hear from you!Apply now or send me a direct message with your resume and a brief note on why this role excites you.#ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence #LeanSixSigma #ManufacturingJobs #GeorgiaJobs #RefractoryMinerals #NowHiring