COS Continuous Improvement Specialist

Continuous Improvement Leader The Continuous Improvement Leader is the CSL support for continuous improvement efforts for the Carlisle Divisions. This individual will work closely with the CSL Global Directors, Division CSL Directors, CSL teams and leaders. The assignments will focus on the improvement of plant safety, ensuring on-time deliveries, product quality, cost management and continuous improvement. Standard work hours Monday Friday 8am to 5pm with occasional overtime and weekends required. Travel requirements 50% - 80% of time throughout the year. Duties and Responsibilities: Support the division's CSL journey to establish a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement and the delivery of financial and operational Analyze current state, using tools such as Value Stream Mapping and gap analysis, to identify and correct opportunities relative to continuous improvement. Partner with leadership to align CSL with business needs. Identify and communicate best practices throughout the organization. Identify and implement product line and plant Kaizen events with the purpose of coaching/training Carlisle operations employees, developing lean leaders, and developing problem solvers. Work with manufacturing locations to increase the value realized from initiatives such as SQDC Visual Management, 5S, Idea System, TPM and the CSL Framework. Conduct formal training on CSL principles and Work with all operations levels to implement and evaluate progress in the CSL Framework in plants within the product line. Partner with operations leaders to leverage CSL to drive product line and plant OpEx, and business goals. Participation in and assisting with CSL steering committees and leadership Coaching, training and mentoring operations leaders and employees in CSL principles, tools, methods, and behaviors. Guidance, direction, development, training and assistance to plant CSL resources and champions Assisting with the identification, scoping, facilitation, and sustainment of improvement events (Kaizen) to drive business unit results. Coordinating CSL programs and initiatives in the product line such as VTPs, Idea System, 5S, SQDC Visual Management. Establish measurable standards for each facilitated project and sustain results with regularly meetings, reports, and standards. Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Manufacturing basics, administration basics. Applicant must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Work independently Strong verbal and written communication skills Interpersonal skills Time management Presentation skills Facilitation skills Problem solving and analytical skills Conflict resolution Listening skills and coaching Presentation skills for classroom/workshop type training as well as training at the workstation or in a shop-floor environment. Must be able to think and perform in front of group settings to effectively facilitate group discussion and problem solving. Must be able to work effectively with all levels of employees Education and Experience: BS Degree in Engineering, Operations, Purchasing or Finance Beginner or experienced in Lean and Six Sigma Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is a plus. Working Conditions: Office environment setting with occasional plant settings where the plants may be dirt, dusty, and hotter/colder than office settings. Monday Friday; 8:00 am 5:00 Occasional overtime or weekends Travel requirements 50%- 80% of time throughout the year. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used: Required eye, head, hearing and hands protection in production areas. Safety toe shoes (steel/composite) on the production Other PPE as defined by management within assigned

Created: 2026-03-13