Continuous Improvement Specialist

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growthResponsibilities / TasksStart strong - Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first dayRecharge and refresh - Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or exploreInvest in your future - A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings fasterKeep learning - Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillsetLive well - Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habitsGet support when you need it - Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidanceSave smart - Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expensesGEA Group, located in York, PA, is searching for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join our growing team! The CI Specialist will help establish a continuous improvement culture and will help coordinate and lead small to mid-size cross-functional/department initiatives.Responsibilities:Identifying opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reductionPlanning, facilitating, and executing continuous improvement events using Lean Six Sigma toolsTeaching, leading, and coaching cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologyWorking to continuously improve processes both on the production floor as well as transactional by collaborating with multiple functions such as logisticsClearly defining program objectives and scopeEvaluating and prioritizing potential improvements based on gains and required effortSecuring employee commitment (ex: process managers) for proactive change managementEstablishing a clear and well-articulated implementation planEstablishing criteria for the project’s success and preparing a sound statement of constraints/limiting factorsAppropriately implementing principles of governanceResolving technical problems such as formulation, equipment, product, interpretation of regulations, and resource availabilityIdentifying intervention priorities and indicatorsConducting detailed analysis of the current situation that accurately describes the issuesSpecifying deliverables, outcome indicators, and performance-measured indicatorsIdentifying available resources (for example, people, material, and finances)Mapping out in detail the desired situationClearly defining methodologyAccurately analyzing options including impact and feasibilitySpecifying obstacles and ways to overcome them through continuous improvementRegularly monitoring the implementation of solutions to achieve objectives and expected benefitsYour Profile / QualificationsRequirements:Bachelor's degree in business or industrial engineeringQuality improvement certification such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Green Belt, preferred3-5 years’ related experience in manufacturing industry or 5-10+ years' experience can be substituted in lieu of a degree.Strong Experience in project management, including experience leading cross-functional teams.Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Visio and SharePoint, strongly preferred.Experience with blueprints and diagrams preferred.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, detail orientedThe typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $67,184.00 - $75,771.00 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.#EngineeringforthebetterDid we spark your interest?Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

Created: 2025-11-07