L&M Corrugated Container
Continuous Improvement Specialist
L&M Corrugated Container, Platteville, Wisconsin, United States, 53818
Summary
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist partners closely with the CI Manager and cross‑functional teams to analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and help implement sustainable solutions. This role plays a hands‑on part in driving change, improving efficiency, and supporting both manufacturing and transactional processes across the organization.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Partner with departments across the organization to identify and improve processes
Support the development, documentation, and deployment of standard work
Play an active role in building, implementing, and sustaining company training programs tied to standard work and CI initiatives
Lead and support onboarding training for new hires, including process, standard work, and operational training
Facilitate refresher and continuous training for existing employees to reinforce standards and improvements
Identify opportunities for waste reduction, efficiency gains, and cost savings
Plan, facilitate, and participate in Kaizen and other CI events
Teach, coach, and support teams on L&M’s CI and Lean methodologies
Collaborate with operations and support functions to improve production and transactional workflows
Assist with change management, training, and implementation of improvements
Develop and maintain metrics to measure and communicate CI and training effectiveness
Build and maintain visual management and reporting structures
Design, build, and install physical CI solutions (e.g., flexpipe structures, visual boards, fixtures, workstations) to support standard work and process improvements
Rapidly prototype and test physical improvements on the production floor in partnership with Operations and Maintenance
Perform all other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred
1–3 years of experience in a Continuous Improvement or Lean-focused role
Working knowledge of Lean tools (Kaizen, VSM, standard work, problem solving, etc.)
Required Skills / Abilities
Strong analytical skills with experience using tools such as Excel, Minitab, or similar
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional teams
Strong organizational and project management skills
Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for driving positive change
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Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Partner with departments across the organization to identify and improve processes
Support the development, documentation, and deployment of standard work
Play an active role in building, implementing, and sustaining company training programs tied to standard work and CI initiatives
Lead and support onboarding training for new hires, including process, standard work, and operational training
Facilitate refresher and continuous training for existing employees to reinforce standards and improvements
Identify opportunities for waste reduction, efficiency gains, and cost savings
Plan, facilitate, and participate in Kaizen and other CI events
Teach, coach, and support teams on L&M’s CI and Lean methodologies
Collaborate with operations and support functions to improve production and transactional workflows
Assist with change management, training, and implementation of improvements
Develop and maintain metrics to measure and communicate CI and training effectiveness
Build and maintain visual management and reporting structures
Design, build, and install physical CI solutions (e.g., flexpipe structures, visual boards, fixtures, workstations) to support standard work and process improvements
Rapidly prototype and test physical improvements on the production floor in partnership with Operations and Maintenance
Perform all other duties as assigned
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred
1–3 years of experience in a Continuous Improvement or Lean-focused role
Working knowledge of Lean tools (Kaizen, VSM, standard work, problem solving, etc.)
Required Skills / Abilities
Strong analytical skills with experience using tools such as Excel, Minitab, or similar
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to influence and collaborate with cross‑functional teams
Strong organizational and project management skills
Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for driving positive change
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