Actalent
Continuous Improvement Engineer
We are seeking a dedicated Continuous Improvement Engineer to join a family‑owned company in the corrugated packaging industry. The role is pivotal in driving efficiency, enhancing product quality, and leading strategic process improvements across the entire corrugated box plant.
Responsibilities
Lead 6S implementation and sustainment across production and office environments.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and add cost savings.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and SPC principles to optimize plant performance.
Analyze production workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce cycle times.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for safety, productivity, and quality.
Collaborate with maintenance, production, and other teams to streamline operational processes.
Implement and maintain SPC methodologies to monitor and improve process capability.
Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and corrective actions.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process stability, defect reduction, and efficiency gains.
Partner with quality and production teams to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects or inconsistencies.
Lead continuous improvement events and cross‑functional activities to engage employees in problem‑solving.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by training and mentoring employees.
Conduct time studies, process mapping, and value stream analysis for sustainable improvements.
Work closely with supply chain, customer service, and office functions to improve order flow, inventory management, and administrative efficiency.
Communicate progress and project outcomes to leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or process optimization within a manufacturing environment (corrugated industry experience preferred).
Strong knowledge of 6S, Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC principles.
Experience in conducting continuous improvement events, root cause analysis, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Work Environment The work environment involves majority of tasks conducted on the production floor, with occasional office‑based projects. The position requires the ability to walk the plant floor, stand for extended periods, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Some travel may be required for training or corporate initiatives. This is an on‑site position, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, during the first shift from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with flexible hours if needed.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00/yr. 10% annual bonus, 3 weeks PTO.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.
Location Middletown, Ohio
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Equal opportunity employer. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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Responsibilities
Lead 6S implementation and sustainment across production and office environments.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and add cost savings.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and SPC principles to optimize plant performance.
Analyze production workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce cycle times.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for safety, productivity, and quality.
Collaborate with maintenance, production, and other teams to streamline operational processes.
Implement and maintain SPC methodologies to monitor and improve process capability.
Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and corrective actions.
Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process stability, defect reduction, and efficiency gains.
Partner with quality and production teams to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects or inconsistencies.
Lead continuous improvement events and cross‑functional activities to engage employees in problem‑solving.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by training and mentoring employees.
Conduct time studies, process mapping, and value stream analysis for sustainable improvements.
Work closely with supply chain, customer service, and office functions to improve order flow, inventory management, and administrative efficiency.
Communicate progress and project outcomes to leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or process optimization within a manufacturing environment (corrugated industry experience preferred).
Strong knowledge of 6S, Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC principles.
Experience in conducting continuous improvement events, root cause analysis, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Work Environment The work environment involves majority of tasks conducted on the production floor, with occasional office‑based projects. The position requires the ability to walk the plant floor, stand for extended periods, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Some travel may be required for training or corporate initiatives. This is an on‑site position, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, during the first shift from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, with flexible hours if needed.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $85,000.00 - $95,000.00/yr. 10% annual bonus, 3 weeks PTO.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2025.
Location Middletown, Ohio
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Equal opportunity employer. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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