Op-Ex & CI Coordinator

Continuous Improvement Specialist/Lean At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This position reports to: Continuous Improvement Specialist/Lean In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the deployment of the continuous improvement initiatives, including promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Each day, you will mentor and coach others to achieve operational excellence and drive improved results. You will also showcase your expertise by deploying and leading projects to improve and sustain operations performance. The work model for the role is: Onsite; New Berlin, WI This role is contributing to the Motion Drive Products Division. Your role and responsibilities: Coordinate and support Op-Ex and CI initiatives across Operations, ensuring timely execution with measurable results. Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and value stream map review sessions to identify and eliminate waste via PDCA and DMAIC. Track and report on project progress, KPIs, and cost savings using standardized metrics and digital task management platforms & dashboards. Partner with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to standardize best practices and drive sustainable improvements. Provide training and coaching on Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI tools to build a culture of continuous improvement. Assist in investigating non-conformances and support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) processes. Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve quality issues. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing activities Our Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there. Qualifications for the role Ability to demonstrate experience in lean management, advanced problem solving techniques, performance management, Kaizen facilitation and have established the relevant industry skills associated with at least 5 years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment. Post-secondary education and professional certifications are a plus. Strong communication skills appropriate for all levels of the organization. Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365 toolkit and a working knowledge of business intelligence software such as Power BI, Minitab, Celonis, etc. Yellow or Green Belt Lean Six Sigma certification is required or ability to certify within 12 months of employment. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US. What's in it for you? We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan. Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus Vision benefit Company paid life insurance (2X base pay) Company paid AD&D (1X base pay) Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay. Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance Parental Leave up to 6 weeks Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption Employee discount program Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP) Time off ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. More about us ABB Drive Products serves the industries and infrastructure segments with world-class drives and programmable logic controllers (PLC). With its products, global scale and local presence, the Division helps customers to improve energy efficiency, productivity and safety.

Created: 2026-03-05