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| Company Name: |
Archer Daniels Midland |
| Location: |
Erlanger, KY United States |
| Position Type: |
Full Time |
| Post Date: |
03/23/2026 |
| Expire Date: |
05/27/2026 |
| Job Categories: |
Manufacturing and Production, Sports and Recreation, Writing/Authoring |
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Continuous Improvement Specialist - Erlanger, KY
Continuous Improvement Specialist - Erlanger, KY
This is a salaried, non-exempt level position.
Position Summary:
As a Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist on the Operations team, you will lead and support process improvement initiatives across the organization to enhance operational efficiency, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. You will help drive a culture of continuous improvement by applying Performance Excellence or continuous improvement methodologies.
Position Responsibilities:- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
- Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, productivity, quality, and safety enhancements
- Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and problem-solving workshops
- Partner with CI teams to ensure project alignment with organizational improvement priorities
- Support a culture of continuous improvement by promoting engagement, accountability, and sustainment at all levels of the organization
- Develop and implement standard work procedures and best practices
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and report on progress toward improvement goals
- Promote continuous improvement through employee engagement, coaching, and idea generation
- Communicate project activities and key metrics in writing and verbally to managers and other stakeholders
- Proactively participate in safety, environmental, quality, and production processes to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Support the implementation of standardized work, visual management, and performance measurement systems
Qualifications:- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience leading process improvement initiatives in operations, manufacturing, or quality-related environments
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI
- Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities
- Proficient in mentoring, training, and development of colleagues
- Familiarity with Performance Excellence or similar continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements- Work is performed in both office and manufacturing floor settings
- Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds; employees are encouraged to request assistance for objects exceeding this weight
- Ability to move about a work site, including stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting as needed during the course of a workday
- May require periods of prolonged sitting or standing
- Regular use of a computer
Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
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| Company Name: |
Archer Daniels Midland |
| Website: | https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25416&siteid=5998&jobid=3359629&codes=HBCU# |
Company Description:
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With
industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a
commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and
tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural
origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us
unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the
idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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