Continuous Improvement Engineer III
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At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career.
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
- Lead the deployment of Lean manufacturing principles across a high-velocity production environment, driving measurable, data-backed gains in safety, quality, customer delivery, cost management, and employee engagement.
- Serve as a decisive organizational change agent, orchestrating Kaizen events and achieving critical business objectives through advanced facilitation, coaching, and influence, without relying on direct supervisory authority.
- Champion a sustainable, facility-wide continuous improvement culture by actively engaging cross-functional personnel and developing site capabilities through the integration of hands-on project execution and targeted training across all operational and support teams.
- Analyze operational metrics to pinpoint optimization trends and opportunities, transparently reporting progress to business leaders while ensuring all initiatives rigorously align with GAF Business System standards and yield sustainable, long-term results.
- Execute comprehensive operational gap assessments, driving strict site-wide conformance to GAF Business System standards and implementing robust countermeasures to bridge identified performance deficits.
- Spearhead the development and deployment of process optimization and quality enhancement programs, championing the adoption of a continuous improvement culture across the facility.
- Drive targeted Kaizen initiatives that yield sustainable operational gains, systematically packaging and deploying these successful frameworks across the plant network.
- Serve as a continuous improvement mentor, elevating organizational capability by coaching cross-functional teams in both foundational and advanced root-cause analysis and problem-solving frameworks.
- Forge strategic partnerships with cross-organizational manufacturing leadership, driving alignment and securing essential buy-in for continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform other job duties as assigned
Requirements
~1 min read- H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required
- 8+ years experience in an industrial manufacturing environment Required
- Demonstrated expertise in executing continuous improvement initiatives as well as improvement systems
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
- Lean Six Sigma certification or applied experience
- Outstanding leadership, organizational, and accountability skills, essential for steering continuous improvement initiatives from conception to sustained process.
- Advanced problem-solving and strategic planning capabilities, coupled with data-driven decision-making and a proven ability to cultivate high-performing teams.
- Proven ability to drive operational excellence by influencing and coaching employees through dynamic leadership and the practical, hands-on application of Lean methodologies.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills within all facets of the organization
- Proven ability to inspire, empower, and positively influence cross-functional teams to achieve targeted business outcomes.
- Exceptional presentation skills with the agility to tailor communication across all levels, from delivering hands-on floor training to presenting strategic updates to executive leadership.
- Solid understanding of Statistical Process control and other advanced statistical tools
- Self-motivated with strong project management acumen, adept at meeting strict deadlines by effectively coordinating and guiding personnel outside of direct reporting lines.
- Stationary Position - Frequently
- Move/Traverse - Frequently
- Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
- Transport/Lifting - Frequently
- Transport/Carrying - Frequently
- Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently
- Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently
- Ascend/Descend - Frequently
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Position Self/Stooping - Frequently
- Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently
- Position Self/Crouching - Frequently
- Position Self/Crawling - Frequently
- Reaching - Occasionally
- Handling - Occasionally
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Rarely
- Communicate/Talking - Frequently
- Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
- Coordination - Frequently
- Extreme cold - Frequently
- Extreme heat - Frequently
- Humid - Frequently
- Wet - Frequently
- Noise - Frequently
- Hazards - Frequently
- Temperature Change - Frequently
- Vibration - Frequently
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $92,000–$126,500 a year
- Who can apply
- United States
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 19, 2026
- First seen
- October 19, 2026
- Last seen
- October 19, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 68%
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- October 19, 2026
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