About this role
<p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em>Job Title: Specialist, Continuous Improvement</em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em>Job Code: 32017</em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em>Job Location: Londonderry, NH</em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em>Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off</em></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Job Description: </span></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt"><em><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The Continuous Improvement Senior Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting initiatives that drive operational excellence, efficiency, and quality across the organization. This role partners with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement process improvements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.</span></em></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Essential Functions:</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">• Lead or facilitate process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.<br>• Analyze physical and business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend solutions to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality.<br>• Collect and interpret data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.<br>• Develop and deliver training on continuous improvement tools and best practices to employees at all levels.<br>• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables.<br>• Track and report on project progress, benefits realization, and key performance indicators (KPIs).<br>• Support the development and implementation of standard ways of working, Standard Work and best practices<br>• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees and encouraging idea generation.<br>• Mentor and coach junior team members and project participants.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Qualifications:</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="list-style-type:none"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:107%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.25in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Preferred Additional Skills:</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="padding-left:40.0px"><span style="color:black;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt; Black Belt certification preferred.<br>• Preference given to degrees in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field<br>• Proven track record of leading successful process improvement projects.<br>• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.<br>• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.<br>• Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Minitab, Power BI) and process mapping software (e.g., Visio).<br>• Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, defense, or electro-mechanical industries is a plus.<br>• Results-oriented and proactive<br>• Change management expertise<br>• Strong business acumen<br>• Ability to influence and drive change across multiple levels of the organization<br>• Attention to detail and commitment to quality</span></span></p> <p style="padding-left:40.0px"><span style="color:white;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">#LI-CB1</span></span></p>