Continuous Improvement Specialist

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment.  Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff.  We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.

Rite-Hite is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead process optimization and efficiency initiatives across our Horn Lake, MS facility. In this role, you will apply industrial engineering methods and continuous improvement principles to drive sustainable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:

Continuous Improvement Focus

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analysis (RCA), and other lean initiatives.
• Identify, analyze, and implement process improvement opportunities using Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
• Champion the deployment of visual management, standard work, and mistake-proofing (poka-yoke).
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure improvement impact.
• Conduct time and motion studies to optimize labor efficiency and line balancing.
• Analyze production and process flow to identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
• Design facility layout improvements and material handling systems to increase space utilization and reduce waste.
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions and capacity models.
   

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to support smooth implementation of engineering changes and process improvements.
• Provide training and coaching to frontline supervisors and operators on new processes and lean tools.
• Ability to lead project implementation
• Partner with key stakeholders and communicate effectively
• Support cost reduction initiatives through labor optimization, automation opportunities, and process redesign.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent years of related experience in Lean/Continuous Improvement roles
• 3–5 years of experience in a Continuous improvement role and certifications
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement techniques
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or similar)
• Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience with DraftSight or facility layout software

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