Continuous Improvement Specialist - Erlanger, KY

Archer Daniels Midland • Erlanger, KY

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About The Position

As a Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist on our team, you will lead and support process improvement initiatives across the organization to enhance operational efficiency, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. You will help drive a culture of continuous improvement by applying Performance Excellence or continuous improvement methodologies.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading process improvement initiatives in operations, manufacturing, or quality-related environments
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
• Proficient in mentoring, training, and development of colleagues
• Familiarity with Performance Excellence or similar continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, productivity, quality, and safety enhancements
• Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and problem-solving workshops
• Partner with CI teams to ensure project alignment with organizational improvement priorities
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by promoting engagement, accountability, and sustainment at all levels of the organization
• Develop and implement standard work procedures and best practices
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on progress toward improvement goals
• Promote continuous improvement through employee engagement, coaching, and idea generation
• Communicate project activities and key metrics in writing and verbally to managers and other stakeholders
• Proactively participate in safety, environmental, quality, and production processes to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Support the implementation of standardized work, visual management, and performance measurement systems

Benefits

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees