Entry Level Continuous Improvement Specialist Jobs
New grad continuous improvement specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or project portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like BD, ADM, and TTX hiring at this level now.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Regional CI Manager is responsible for leading Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the facilities. This role supports site operations in the development, planning, and execution of Lean strategies that align operational improvements with strategic business objectives of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash Management.
The position serves as a key change leader and facilitator across the organization, partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams reporting directly to the Global Director of Continuous Improvement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop and execute the site's CI strategy to achieve objectives in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, profitability, and waste reduction.
- Facilitate and coach the implementation of Lean Daily Management and continuous improvement systems throughout the facility.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and training to all levels of the organization on Lean methodologies, tools, problem solving, and continuous improvement practices.
- Identify, prioritize, plan, and implement Lean and Continuous Improvement projects based on business needs, KPI performance, cost-benefit opportunities, productivity impacts, and strategic objectives.
- Facilitate Kaizen and Lean events across the facility and, where applicable, across sites.
- Coordinate and direct improvement projects, develop detailed plans, establishing objectives, and integrating technical and operational activities.
- Support management and cross-functional decision-making by providing data-driven analysis, recommendations, and improvement strategies.
- Drive sustainable improvements by establishing appropriate metrics, accountability, standard work, and follow-up processes.
LEAN / OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE EXPERTISE
The successful candidate should demonstrate extensive knowledge and practical application of Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including:
- Value Stream Mapping
- Transformation
- Kaizen
- TQM
- Problem Solving / PDCA
- Operations Management
- Single-Piece Flow
- Seven Wastes
- Lean Daily Management
- Project Management
- PDCA
- 2P / 3P
- Hoshin Kanri
- Change Management
- Lean assessments / 5S
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Results-oriented leadership style with strong influence and change-management capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Extensive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate, coach, influence, and develop cross-functional teams.
- Strong decision-making, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturing safety.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and synthesize complex operational data from multiple sources.
- Ability to translate data and performance indicators into actionable improvement plans.
- Ability to lead organizational change and establish a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Access and Microsoft Project experience is a plus.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree preferred; Master's degree preferred.
- Significant experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or a comparable manufacturing improvement system such as TPS or DBS.
- Experience leading organizational change and continuous-improvement transformations.
- Previous Project and Operations management experience preferred.
- Medical and/or aerospace manufacturing experience is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently.
- Must be able to move about the inside of the facility frequently.
- Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as written materials and product/process defects constantly.
TRAVEL
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% or more, as required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tecomet is an equal opportunity employer, including M/W/Vets/Disabled.
Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.
JOB SUMMARY
The Regional CI Manager is responsible for leading Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the facilities. This role supports site operations in the development, planning, and execution of Lean strategies that align operational improvements with strategic business objectives of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash Management.
The position serves as a key change leader and facilitator across the organization, partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams reporting directly to the Global Director of Continuous Improvement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develop and execute the site's CI strategy to achieve objectives in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, profitability, and waste reduction.
- Facilitate and coach the implementation of Lean Daily Management and continuous improvement systems throughout the facility.
- Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and training to all levels of the organization on Lean methodologies, tools, problem solving, and continuous improvement practices.
- Identify, prioritize, plan, and implement Lean and Continuous Improvement projects based on business needs, KPI performance, cost-benefit opportunities, productivity impacts, and strategic objectives.
- Facilitate Kaizen and Lean events across the facility and, where applicable, across sites.
- Coordinate and direct improvement projects, develop detailed plans, establishing objectives, and integrating technical and operational activities.
- Support management and cross-functional decision-making by providing data-driven analysis, recommendations, and improvement strategies.
- Drive sustainable improvements by establishing appropriate metrics, accountability, standard work, and follow-up processes.
LEAN / OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE EXPERTISE
The successful candidate should demonstrate extensive knowledge and practical application of Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including:
- Value Stream Mapping
- Transformation
- Kaizen
- TQM
- Problem Solving / PDCA
- Operations Management
- Single-Piece Flow
- Seven Wastes
- Lean Daily Management
- Project Management
- PDCA
- 2P / 3P
- Hoshin Kanri
- Change Management
- Lean assessments / 5S
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Results-oriented leadership style with strong influence and change-management capabilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Extensive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate, coach, influence, and develop cross-functional teams.
- Strong decision-making, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturing safety.
- Ability to identify, analyze, and synthesize complex operational data from multiple sources.
- Ability to translate data and performance indicators into actionable improvement plans.
- Ability to lead organizational change and establish a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Access and Microsoft Project experience is a plus.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree preferred; Master's degree preferred.
- Significant experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or a comparable manufacturing improvement system such as TPS or DBS.
- Experience leading organizational change and continuous-improvement transformations.
- Previous Project and Operations management experience preferred.
- Medical and/or aerospace manufacturing experience is a plus.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently.
- Must be able to move about the inside of the facility frequently.
- Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as written materials and product/process defects constantly.
TRAVEL
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% or more, as required.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Tecomet is an equal opportunity employer, including M/W/Vets/Disabled.
Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions.
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Entry Level Continuous Improvement Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level continuous improvement specialist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma fundamentals, even at the awareness or Yellow Belt stage. Internship experience on process mapping, waste reduction, or data analysis projects gives candidates a clear edge. Coursework in industrial engineering, operations management, or business analytics is a strong foundation, and showing a concrete example of a process you improved, however small, sets your application apart.
Which companies hire entry level continuous improvement specialists?
Companies hiring entry level continuous improvement specialists right now include BD, ADM, and TTX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturers, healthcare systems, logistics providers, and large consumer goods companies tend to hire the most at this level, since they run structured CI programs with dedicated junior roles.
Are there remote entry level continuous improvement specialist jobs?
Yes, though the majority of these roles are still on-site because process improvement work often requires a physical presence on the floor. About 0% of entry level continuous improvement specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist if flexibility is a priority, particularly in consulting, healthcare administration, and technology operations.
Are these new grad continuous improvement specialist jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad roles that welcome recent graduates, junior candidates, and career changers with little or no prior experience. A new-grad-friendly posting typically says it accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships toward that requirement, or values a portfolio of coursework and projects in lieu of full-time history. Look for titles that include junior, associate, or coordinator alongside continuous improvement.
Which industries hire the most entry level continuous improvement specialists?
Entry Level continuous improvement specialist roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily in operational efficiency programs and typically build structured teams with junior positions designed to develop early-career talent through hands-on project work.