Continuous Improvement Specialist

About the position

Houston, TX | $110,000 – $130,000 + Relocation Assistance The Opportunity A leading global specialty chemicals and materials company is looking for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive measurable operational gains across its Advanced Materials manufacturing sites. Reporting to the Operations Director – Advanced Materials, you'll own the CI program with a clear target: deliver 4% in annual cost savings while elevating quality, output, and CI culture across the organization. This is a high-visibility role with real influence over how the business improves — and room to grow with it. Your Day-to-Day Lead the implementation and annual enhancement of the CI Maturity Assessment Scorecard to develop and sustain a strong CI culture Build and manage a robust pipeline of CI projects aligned to organizational goals and three-year strategic plans Monitor the monthly CI Scorecard and track progress across sites to keep improvement initiatives on target Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency Facilitate Kaizen events to address problems and drive immediate, measurable improvements Partner with manufacturing sites to establish CI best practices and provide hands-on guidance Participate actively in site review processes, providing reporting and accountability at the leadership level What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Lean and/or Six Sigma certification or demonstrated proficiency 3–5 years of broad plant operations experience with a focus on continuous improvement, operations leadership, or integration Proven track record as a change leader within a large, complex organization Why You'll Love This Role Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance Paid vacation and 401(k) Relocation assistance available Approximately 10% travel to manufacturing locations Ready to Apply? If you're a hands-on CI professional who knows how to move the needle in a manufacturing environment, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at a global scale. Apply today to take the next step in your continuous improvement career.

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