Job Description
Continuous Improvement Specialist
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CPG Industry
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Monday-Friday
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Columbus, Ohio (onsite)
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Direct Hire
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What We Offer:
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- 401K
- Full Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision
- Growth oriented
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What You’ll Do:
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- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and cost optimization
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase manufacturing efficiency and streamline workflows
- Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement best practices
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for operational challenges
- Analyze production data, KPIs, labor performance, downtime, and scrap to identify improvement opportunities
- Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, procedures, and operational best practices
- Partner with Operations to improve throughput, labor utilization, process consistency, and overall plant performance
- Support facility layout improvements, workflow optimization, capacity planning, and material flow initiatives
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and Supply Chain teams to improve overall operational performance
- Assist with new equipment implementation, process startups, and operational scaling projects.
- Support employee training on process improvements, Lean tools, and standard operating procedures
- Drive change management efforts and promote a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
- Develop, monitor, and report on operational KPIs, project performance, cost savings, and process improvement results
- Present project updates and improvement recommendations to leadership
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What We’re Looking For:
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- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred
- 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing operations, process improvement, or continuous improvement
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, waste reduction, and process optimization
- Experience analyzing manufacturing data to identify and implement operational improvements
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, and project management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives
- Experience in nonwovens, textiles, paper converting, packaging, or other continuous-flow manufacturing environments preferred
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen certification and/or practical experience
- Experience supporting high-growth manufacturing operations
- Hands-on experience partnering directly with production teams and plant operations
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Apply Today!
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About Dawson
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Dawson is a trusted staffing partner in Central Ohio. We help job seekers grow their careers with fast feedback, personalized support, and access to multiple employers through one application.