Continuous Improvement Specialist

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will support the Transformation & Operational Excellence team in driving operational efficiency, business growth, and process optimization across the Miami facility for Insight Global's client. This role focuses on identifying improvement opportunities, leading CI initiatives, and supporting day to day operational needs—not on quality engineering or regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate brings strong problem-solving capabilities, experience in Lean/CI methodologies, and the ability to partner with cross functional teams to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.

Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and turnaround time.
- Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to improve engine disassembly, inspection, repair, assembly, and test processes.
- Identify bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve shop floor processes, workflow, and resource utilization.
- Develop and maintain standard work, visual management systems, and process documentation.
- Track and report KPIs such as TAT, WIP levels, scrap/rework rates, labor efficiency, and on time delivery.
- Use statistical tools to identify trends, variation, and improvement opportunities.
- Build dashboards and reporting mechanisms to support daily management and decision making.
- Partner with key partners (quality, engineering, supply chain, production) to gather insight on processes to drive frontline ownership, validate process changes to initiate optimal performance.
- Train employees in Lean fundamentals, problem solving, and standard work practices.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, workshops, and daily Gemba walks.
- Support implementation of 5S, visual controls, and workplace organization.
- Implement improvements that support business growth objectives and operational scalability.
- Review and update procedures, work instructions, and operational documentation as needed, ensuring clarity and alignment with improved processes.
- Track CI project performance, measure results, and report progress to leadership.
- Support facility layout improvements to optimize flow, space utilization, and productivity.
- Maintain documentation related to CI initiatives, project approvals, and internal communication (clarified from previous version).

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- 5+ Years of experience in an MRO environment or aviation engine shop.
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within the engine manufacturing industry.
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience with structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Experience leading cross functional improvement initiatives.
- Must be Fluent in English and Spanish.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.