daniels-sharpsmart - Continuous Improvement Specialist
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Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience • Minimum of 3 years of experience in continuous improvement, process engineering, or operational excellence roles in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial environments • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification • Proven experience applying structured problem-solving approaches such as PDCA, DMAIC, DFSS, or 8D within a manufacturing or distribution setting • Demonstrated success in implementing structured loss elimination projects that delivered measurable cost savings • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels • Proven ability to lead change across multi-site or regional operations • Comfortable with hands-on work in plant and transfer station environments • Experience collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams on process optimization projects • Background in a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) environment (or equivalent framework) • Experience in healthcare, environmental services, food & beverage, or other regulated industries • Familiarity with ERP systems and analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI, Tableau)
Responsibilities
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and other structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate waste, and drive measurable cost savings • Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across processing plants and transfer stations • Teach, lead, and develop capabilities within cross-functional teams on loss elimination tools and methodology • Influence and engage individuals at all organizational levels — from frontline team members to senior leaders — to participate in ideation, active problem-solving, prioritization, solution development, testing, and full-scale deployment • Coach and train site teams on Lean principles, structured problem-solving, and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., PDCA, DMAIC, AMD, Loss Analysis, 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) • Develop internal CI champions and sustainment mechanisms to ensure long-term success of initiatives • Support process design improvements, automation projects, and infrastructure optimization initiatives that reduce costs and increase throughput • Work directly with site teams to deliver initiatives that lower operational expenses through improved process efficiency, waste minimization, and resource optimization • Closely partner with frontline leadership to cultivate a data-driven decision-making and evidence-based mindset • Develop and train sites on best practices that improve reliability, reduce variability, and enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) • Lead project teams onsite in business units to deliver savings while developing site problem solving capabilities • Travel approximately 50 - 70% of the time to different business units
Benefits
• Industry Leader: Over 20 years of excellence in medical waste management with top-tier NPS and delivery-reliability scores • 401K Matching: 50% employer match on up to 6% contribution (up to 3% employer contribution), with match starting Day 1, 5-year vesting schedule • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage effective Day 1; paid short-term disability; company-sponsored life insurance; and more • Job Stability: As an essential healthcare service provider, we’re recession-proof and non-seasonal • Empowering, visionary culture: We think differently, act boldly, and value authenticity, creativity, and trust. Our team thrives on innovation, agility, and purpose-driven work, where every unique talent contributes to meaningful impact in healthcare • Ready to Apply? • We’d love to hear from you! Click “Apply” to start your journey with Daniels Health. Our hiring process includes a brief video screen, Predictive Index Assessment, and two rounds of virtual interviews. We’re excited to meet candidates who are passionate about service and eager to grow.
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