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Senior Professional, Continuous Improvement
Utica, NY, USA
USD 80k-110k / year
Posted on Nov 3, 2026
The Impact You'll Make
You will play a key role in shaping how our manufacturing and distribution processes perform every day. By turning data and real-world observations into meaningful improvements, you will help create a more efficient, responsive, and sustainable operation.
In this role, your work will directly reduce waste, improve flow, and enhance quality—impacting both our customers and colleagues on the shop floor. You will empower teams to adopt practical lean methods that make daily work smoother, safer, and more effective.
Your voice and leadership will help build a culture where continuous improvement is part of how we think and act. You will support diverse teams, encourage inclusive collaboration, and ensure that improvements are sustained over time.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Analyze manufacturing and warehouse processes to identify waste and unlock productivity, quality, and flow improvements
- Facilitate kaizen events and improvement workshops to engage teams and deliver measurable results
- Develop clear project plans, dashboards, and visual tools that support decision-making and sustain improvements
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to optimize end-to-end processes
- Coach teams on lean principles and daily management practices to build capability and long-term ownership
What We're Looking For
- Hands-on knowledge of lean tools such as value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, and structured problem solving
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and improvements
- Effective communication and facilitation skills to engage and influence diverse teams at all levels
- Experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or data-driven continuous improvement environments
- Leadership mindset and behaviors aligned with collaboration, accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement
What You'll Get from Us
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits an annual bonus, paid vacation, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they´re worth asking about - we think they´re pretty great.
- The targeted salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 based on experience.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.