Continuous Improvement Analyst

About the role

Process improvement and automation

• Analyze workflows, document current and future processes, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead or support Lean initiatives, value stream mapping, Kaizen events, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and process standardization.
• Coach and train team members and lead change-management activities for Lean, digital, and AI adoption.
• Develop automation tools and workflows to reduce manual effort and improve productivity and data accuracy.
• Support digital transformation and the department roadmap using Power BI, Power Apps, and automated workflows.
• Prioritize opportunities with stakeholders and lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.

ERP, AI, and analytics

• Improve ERP and MRP processes, data quality, reporting, and system utilization; participate in testing and implementing system enhancements.
• Troubleshoot process-related system issues and use AI tools to improve business processes.
• Develop AI prompts, templates, and practices; research emerging technology and support user adoption and training.
• Build reports, dashboards, and analytical tools; consolidate and validate data and identify operational trends.
• Support KPI reporting and performance measurement, and develop insights for data-driven decisions.

Required qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in business analysis, supply chain, operations, process improvement, or a similar role.
• Experience with ERP systems and business data; advanced Excel skills in formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar AI tools.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, or Power Apps, including dashboards and data visualization.
• Experience with Lean tools including value stream mapping, 5S, Kaizen, one-piece flow, or Kanban.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, project-management, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or other data tools.

Preferred experience

• NetSuite, Epicor, or other ERP/MRP experience; demand planning, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Location

• The role is listed in Spring Lake, Michigan.

Compensation

• Listed salary range is USD 77,600–93,600 per year.