Continuous Improvement Specialist

MAU is hiring a Continuous Improvement Specialist for our client in Houston, TX. As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will support and enhance continuous improvement initiatives, drive cost savings and efficiency improvements, and help build a strong CI culture across Advanced Materials sites. This is a direct-hire opportunity.Benefits Package401kHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePaid holidaysPaid time offTravel allowanceShift InformationFull-timeRequired Education and ExperienceBS Degree in Engineering or Business3–5 years broad exposure to all aspects of plant operations with emphasis on Continuous Improvement, Plant Operations Leadership, or integrationProven change leader across a significant organizationLean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (preferred)General RequirementsAbility to implement, communicate, and improve continuous improvement programsAbility to provide guidance and framework for manufacturing sites to establish best practicesAbility to develop and manage CI project pipelines to meet organizational goalsAbility to collaborate across sites and functions to drive continuous improvement effortsEssential FunctionsSupport the Advanced Materials Business Unit to implement, communicate, and improve the CI Maturity Assessment Scorecard annuallyProvide guidance and framework for manufacturing sites to establish CI best practicesDevelop and manage an effective pipeline of CI projects to meet goalsAssist in implementing, communicating, and enhancing the CI Maturity Assessment Scorecard to support CI culture developmentMonitor and support the monthly CI Scorecard to ensure alignment with improvement goalsParticipate in site review processes to track progress and ensure CI initiatives are on targetCollaborate with sites to develop three-year strategic plans to drive continuous improvement effortsSupport the identification, development, and management of CI project pipelines to meet organizational objectivesProvide guidance on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiencyConduct Kaizen events to solve problems and improve current conditionsPrepare for and actively participate in site review processesWorking Conditions10% travel to manufacturing locationsPhysical DemandsMust meet physical demands and working conditions required to perform essential functions, with reasonable accommodations as applicableMAU Workforce Solutions is an innovative global company with extensive experience providing solutions for success in staffing, recruiting, technology and outsourcing to our clients, employees, and applicants. Headquartered in Augusta, GA since 1973, MAU is a family and minority-owned company offering better processes and better people to create efficiencies and greater profits for our clients. Our relationships with world-class companies, our training programs and our culture of family allow MAU to offer better results, better jobs, and better lives to those who work with us.All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screeningDisclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the positionEOE