Description:

At Wright Manufacturing, we don’t just build mowers- we build industry-leading equipment that professionals rely on every day. Quality matters here. And so does continuous improvement.

We’re looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Specialist who is passionate about Lean Manufacturing Principles, thrives on solving complex problems, and wants to make a visible impact on safety, quality, productivity, cost, and people development.

If you believe improvement is a mindset- not a project- we want to meet you.

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Additional hours may be required as business needs demand.

In this exciting role, you will:

Champion a culture of continuous improvement across the shop floor and support teams
Analyze production methods using Lean principles and industry benchmarks
Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving (8-Step Method)
Facilitate Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops
Identify waste and implement sustainable process improvements
Partner cross-functionally (Fabrication, IT, Operations, etc.) to drive solutions
Develop visual management tools to improve shop floor transparency
Create and refine SOPs and job instructions
Serve as a process expert, providing training and guidance to team members
Support multiple improvement initiatives while meeting deadlines

This role is hands-on and highly collaborative — ideal for someone who enjoys being on the floor and working directly with teams to drive measurable results.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of process/quality improvement experience in manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Proven problem-solving and analytical capability
Experience leading improvement events or projects
Excellent communication skills — written and verbal
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple initiatives
Physical capability to work in a manufacturing environment

Wright Manufacturing is proud to offer our Continuous Improvement Specialists the following benefits:

- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

- Company Paid Life Insurance and long-term disability insurance

- Health Savings Accounts/Flexible Spending Accounts/Dependent Care Savings Accounts

- 401(k) with a company match of up to 4% of your contribution with full vesting upon eligibility

- Paid Leave accrued weekly starting at 80 hours per year

- 40 hours of SSL per year (Safe and Sick Leave)

- 8 PAID Holidays

- Voluntary Short-term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance

Due to the volume of applications received, only those applicants identified for the interview process will be contacted.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

We work hard and care deeply. Why? Because quality matters. Our customers depend on our team to build a quality product.

At Wright Manufacturing, Inc. we are “More than just a mower”… Find out why at www.wrightmfg.com

WMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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