Continuous Improvement Specialist

WEG

Continuous Improvement Specialist training internal staff on Lean Six Sigma programs at WEG Electric Corp. Role involves coaching project teams and leading training sessions in Duluth, GA.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeDuluth • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Continuous Improvement Department by training internal staff on World Class Manufacturing and Six Sigma programs adapted to the office environment
Coordinate and lead training sessions with Continuous Improvement Champions
Coach project teams
Partner with the Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma Departments at global headquarters
Work closely with Continuous Improvement Manager to identify and drive key process improvement initiatives to increase process efficiencies
Apply understanding of customers, products, and processes to support business problem analysis
Partner with WEG global Continuous Improvement Department to learn internal tool, WMS Office
Lead Kaizen events and WMS Office projects assigned by Continuous Improvement Manager
Promote the growth of Continuous Improvement capabilities across the organization by facilitating training on WMS Office and Lean Six Sigma tools
Act as a process management coach by integrating knowledge of Lean principals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
Defining and solving problems using quality tools and methodologies including Ishikawa diagrams, 5 Whys, 5W2H, PDCA, and DMAIC
Drive process improvements with lean tools and methodologies including Value Stream Mapping, SIPOC, and Kaizen
Excellent communication and collaboration skills within all levels in the organization
Project Management experience a plus
Electrical/Mechanical/Technical background a plus but not required
3+ years relevant experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer a pleasant work environment
Competitive compensation
Full benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

Lean Six SigmaKaizenValue Stream MappingSIPOCDMAIC5 Whys5W2HPDCAWMS Officeprocess improvement

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationcoachingtrainingproblem-solvingleadershiporganizational skillsfacilitation

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt