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Continuous Improvement Lead

SUMMARY

Part of the IDEX Corporation, Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE LLC) is a manufacturer and supplier of high performance, niche elastomer seals used in critical applications around the globe. At IDEX we are focused on attractive markets where there is sustainable competitive advantage based on technology leading to high growth and profitability.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead will proactively identify opportunities to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and improve productivity in manufacturing, while facilitating kaizen events with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of CI principles into product and process design. This position is ideal for a hands-on problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building sustainable systems that support innovation and growth. This role is primarily day shift, with occasional off‑hours support during critical production needs.

REPORTS TO:

Continuous Improvement Manager

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring processes, equipment, and daily practices meet safety standards
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve production workflows, reduce costs, and increase throughput
• Serve as a coach and mentor with all business stakeholders to build a continuous improvement environment to support an ongoing change to improve culture
• Develop and optimize plant layouts, material flow, and workstation design for maximum efficiency
• Support the delivery of better value and greater efficiency through the identification and elimination of unnecessary complexity within the business processes.
• Promote, educate, and lead team members in lean tools, such as Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, SMED, 5S, Flow, Rapid Problem Solving, Total Productive Maintenance, Built in Quality, etc.
• Facilitate by identification, coaching and training the reduction of the 7(+1) wastes
• Work cross‑functionally with production, engineering, quality, and planning to resolve issues and improve productivity
• Use data analysis and statistical methods to identify trends and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Break process‑development work into scoped projects; establish resources, timelines, and milestones
• Communicate project status clearly to internal stakeholders
• Recommend and implement process improvements based on data and observations on the manufacturing floor
• Review production data for accuracy and completeness
• Perform additional duties as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree
• 2+ years of demonstrated use of CI methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with statistical process control or similar data‑driven methodologies
• Firm understanding of Microsoft Office, including extensive experience with excel
• Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) preferred

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Strong initiative with the ability to seek out problems and work independently
• Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting statistical and process data
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Attention to detail and strong documentation habits
• Ability to train and influence employees
• Clear communication and strong cross‑functional collaboration skills

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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