CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST
Location: Mechanicsville, VA 23116, USA
Category: Continuous Improvement
Posted Date: July 29, 2026
Requisition_Number: CONTI006695
Schedule: Full Time
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Join a Company That’s Built to Elevate You.
At Carter Machinery, we don’t just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We’ve built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters.
Our legacy is strong, our vision is bold, and our future is built on investing in the growth and well-being of our people. Whether you're turning a wrench, managing operations, or supporting customers, you play a vital role in powering industries that moves the world forward.
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Starting Compensation Range: $65,000 - $110,000 per year
The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for recruiting, training, and leading project teams to improve critical business processes. The individual in this position will effectively use proven Lean Six Sigma Methodology to address large scoped projects, complex problems and lead to fact-based decision making.
Requirements for the Continuous Improvement Specialist position include:
- Successful completion and thorough understanding of CPS, DMAIC, DMEDI methods of Six Sigma problem solving
- Self-starter able to work with limited supervision
- Must be results oriented and an effective business systems thinker
- Must be able to see the big picture and understand how the many business units at Carter interact with each other
- Must be able to manage risk and unknowns during each project life cycle
- Must be able to provide solutions that will improve the company’s ability to meet customer expectations, improve quality, reduce cycle times, reduce costs, and increase profits
- Must be detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks at once and possess strong organizational, planning and follow-up skills
- Must be able to network and work successfully with other departments and team members
- Must be able to facilitate and coordinate projects to ensure effective process research, development and implementation
- Strong communication and presentation skills required; Must be able to conduct training to small and large groups
- Must possess ability to handle large volumes of work in a fast-paced environment
- Must have analytical skills with ability to evaluate facts and maintain good judgment when making decisions
- Excellent PC skills with knowledge of Power Point and Excel required; basic AS/400 SEQUEL & SQL query skills preferred
- Must have excellent driving record
- Must be willing to travel and work hours required by job
- Promote a positive customer experience
- Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way
Seeking Candidates with:
- Prior exposure to Six Sigma, Lean and Continuous Improvement processes
- Project management experience and college degree, preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to sit and talk or hear
- Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
- Life and disability insurance
- In-house training instructors/programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tool allowances and tool loans
- Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
- Opportunities for overtime
- Shift differential (if applicable)
You’ll gain access to real learning, real advancement, and a real future in a company that’s reshaping what it means to lead in our industry. If you're looking for purpose, possibilities, and a team that wins together - you belong at Carter Machinery.
Come build what matters and build your future with us.
Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.
Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law – are encouraged to apply.
Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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