Continuous Improvement Specialist – Field Installation Operations

Location: Nationwide sites - Remote when not onsite
Travel: 70–80% (Mon–Thurs/Fri)
Compensation: $90,000–$120,000 annually BOE
Reports To: Director of Operations / COO

Role Summary:
The Continuous Improvement Specialist improves field installation performance across large and mid-sized material handling system projects. This role serves as an objective field presence focused on installation readiness, standard work compliance, efficient execution, and reduction of rework.
Primary emphasis is on getting installations right from day one—material flow, preassembly, header steel, and conveyor installation—while identifying both site-specific and systemic improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
Evaluate site readiness and early installation execution
Verify header steel and conveyor installs are completed correctly the first time
Audit adherence to mechanical and electrical installation standards
Identify process, training, resource, and customer-driven gaps
Assess material flow, staging, and preassembly effectiveness
Observe supervisory effectiveness and crew sequencing
Identify customer constraints impacting productivity and schedule
Observe weekend operations as needed to assess fatigue and process breakdowns
Deliver concise, fact-based site reports with risks and improvement actions

Required Experience:
Hands-on installation experience with:
Conveyor systems
Structural/header steel
Electrical and rack installation
Background as a foreman, superintendent, PM, or senior installer
Strong understanding of sequencing, material flow, and rework drivers
High credibility with field crews and leadership
Ability to challenge processes with data—not people

Preferred
Lean / Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement training
Experience conducting field audits or operational reviews
Travel
70–80% nationwide travel
Typical cadence: onsite Monday through Thursday or Friday
Weekend observation may be required