Continuous Improvement Specialist
Fieldpiece Instruments, Kamas, UT, United States
Fieldpiece is growing and hiring a Continuous Improvement (CI) Specialist to be a hands‑on Lean expert and transformation specialist who thrives in the trenches — not just in strategy sessions. You’ll lead Kaizen events, deploy Lean Six Sigma toolkits, and drive measurable operational improvements across the organization. You are a practitioner who builds standard work, facilitates problem‑solving on the floor, analyzes data directly, and partners with teams to implement and sustain changes.
Fieldpiece is a thriving team of innovators — committed to pushing boundaries and celebrating curiosity. We’ve been providing HVACR professionals around the world with rugged, feature‑rich tools like meters, manifolds, leak detectors, and more since 1990. We lead the industry in the way we think, work, collaborate, and remain laser‑focused on creating products that help HVACR professionals get the job done — easier, faster, and better. If you thrive in an environment where challenges are embraced, ambiguity fuels innovation, and relationships are built on trust and transparency—this is your opportunity.
Recognized as one of Southern California’s Best Places to Work (2023, 2024 & 2025), we provide a Hire‑to‑Retire philosophy, hybrid schedule, and a culture of curiosity – a place where you’ll have the support to innovate boldly, grow continuously, and make a tangible impact on an industry that powers everyday life.
The ideal candidate is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred) with deep experience driving continuous improvements in operational environments. You build relationships easily and have excellent communication and facilitation skills. DBS or TPS experience is preferred as well as Kepner‑Tregoe or equivalent problem‑solving methodology experience. Up to 25% travel is required.
What You’ll Do
Lead and execute Kaizen events from charter to sustainment including root cause sessions, value stream mapping, and waste elimination workshops
Build standard work and visual management systems and implement improvements
Deploy Lean Six Sigma Toolkit
Apply DMAIC to complex operational challenges and use structured tools including:
Value Stream Mapping
5S & Visual Management
Standard Work
Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
FMEA
Lean Product Development
Provide coaching and real‑time problem‑solving support to teams
Mentor and train developing Green Belts and CI champions
Create and standardize CI playbooks, templates, and training materials
Deliver practical, application‑based training (not theory‑only sessions)
Establish KPI dashboards and sustainment mechanisms
Ensure improvements are documented, controlled, and owned
Apply Kepner‑Tregoe or similar structured problem‑solving methods
Drive structured, data‑backed decisions and disciplined prioritization
Translate ambiguity into actionable, measurable outcomes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required (Black Belt preferred)
5+ years of hands‑on process improvement experience
Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen events that delivered measurable results
Strong facilitator who can influence without authority
Comfortable working across the organization
Proficient in Excel and data analysis tools
Kepner‑Tregoe certification or applied experience preferred
Experience with Toyota Production Business System (TPS) or Danaher Business Systems (DBS) preferred
Ability to travel up to 25%
Our benefits
Matching 401(k) up to 4% with immediate vesting.
Excellent medical benefits including HSA plans and monthly contributions.
Supplemental Term Life, Employee Assistance Programs (EAD), Disability, and more.
Hire‑to‑Retire philosophy that includes personal career development plans.
Onsite music program with lessons from guitar, piano, and voice coaches.
And more!
The California base annual salary range for this role is currently $85,000 - $125,000 plus 10% bonus. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job‑related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members. We can share more information about our bonus program and benefits during the hiring process.
EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability
Our values drive everything we do and our culture.
Our collective growth starts with individual growth.
We are fully engaged and empowered, collaborating to achieve our common mission.
Our people are central in making Fieldpiece the best place we will work, ever.
We do the UPFRONT HOMEWORK.
We are prepared before coming together to move forward effectively.
We begin with the end in mind by understanding The Why upfront, visualizing, researching, and acting.
We address obstacles head‑on with creativity, grit and tenacity, while having fun along the way.
We deliver the RIGHT STUFF.
We deliver innovative solutions by seeing the world through the eyes of our customers.
Our culture of purposeful critical thinking leads to greatness now, rather than perfection never.
We earn TRUST.
We prove our credibility, reliability, and genuine interest in others to build lasting relationships.
Our tribe, partners, end users, suppliers and channel partners can rely on us to listen, act with integrity, and deliver quality.
We are LEAN.
We never stop searching for a better way.
We get started, fail fast, and move forward.
Our actions deliver valuable results.
We leave our EGO at the door.
We are unconcerned to be judged by the questions we ask.
With humility, we value and pursue ideas and feedback from everyone.
Our personal success is derived from the tribe’s success.
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Fieldpiece is a thriving team of innovators — committed to pushing boundaries and celebrating curiosity. We’ve been providing HVACR professionals around the world with rugged, feature‑rich tools like meters, manifolds, leak detectors, and more since 1990. We lead the industry in the way we think, work, collaborate, and remain laser‑focused on creating products that help HVACR professionals get the job done — easier, faster, and better. If you thrive in an environment where challenges are embraced, ambiguity fuels innovation, and relationships are built on trust and transparency—this is your opportunity.
Recognized as one of Southern California’s Best Places to Work (2023, 2024 & 2025), we provide a Hire‑to‑Retire philosophy, hybrid schedule, and a culture of curiosity – a place where you’ll have the support to innovate boldly, grow continuously, and make a tangible impact on an industry that powers everyday life.
The ideal candidate is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt preferred) with deep experience driving continuous improvements in operational environments. You build relationships easily and have excellent communication and facilitation skills. DBS or TPS experience is preferred as well as Kepner‑Tregoe or equivalent problem‑solving methodology experience. Up to 25% travel is required.
What You’ll Do
Lead and execute Kaizen events from charter to sustainment including root cause sessions, value stream mapping, and waste elimination workshops
Build standard work and visual management systems and implement improvements
Deploy Lean Six Sigma Toolkit
Apply DMAIC to complex operational challenges and use structured tools including:
Value Stream Mapping
5S & Visual Management
Standard Work
Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
FMEA
Lean Product Development
Provide coaching and real‑time problem‑solving support to teams
Mentor and train developing Green Belts and CI champions
Create and standardize CI playbooks, templates, and training materials
Deliver practical, application‑based training (not theory‑only sessions)
Establish KPI dashboards and sustainment mechanisms
Ensure improvements are documented, controlled, and owned
Apply Kepner‑Tregoe or similar structured problem‑solving methods
Drive structured, data‑backed decisions and disciplined prioritization
Translate ambiguity into actionable, measurable outcomes
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required (Black Belt preferred)
5+ years of hands‑on process improvement experience
Demonstrated experience leading Kaizen events that delivered measurable results
Strong facilitator who can influence without authority
Comfortable working across the organization
Proficient in Excel and data analysis tools
Kepner‑Tregoe certification or applied experience preferred
Experience with Toyota Production Business System (TPS) or Danaher Business Systems (DBS) preferred
Ability to travel up to 25%
Our benefits
Matching 401(k) up to 4% with immediate vesting.
Excellent medical benefits including HSA plans and monthly contributions.
Supplemental Term Life, Employee Assistance Programs (EAD), Disability, and more.
Hire‑to‑Retire philosophy that includes personal career development plans.
Onsite music program with lessons from guitar, piano, and voice coaches.
And more!
The California base annual salary range for this role is currently $85,000 - $125,000 plus 10% bonus. Pay scales are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job‑related skills, relevant education and experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team members. We can share more information about our bonus program and benefits during the hiring process.
EOE AA M/F/Veteran/Disability
Our values drive everything we do and our culture.
Our collective growth starts with individual growth.
We are fully engaged and empowered, collaborating to achieve our common mission.
Our people are central in making Fieldpiece the best place we will work, ever.
We do the UPFRONT HOMEWORK.
We are prepared before coming together to move forward effectively.
We begin with the end in mind by understanding The Why upfront, visualizing, researching, and acting.
We address obstacles head‑on with creativity, grit and tenacity, while having fun along the way.
We deliver the RIGHT STUFF.
We deliver innovative solutions by seeing the world through the eyes of our customers.
Our culture of purposeful critical thinking leads to greatness now, rather than perfection never.
We earn TRUST.
We prove our credibility, reliability, and genuine interest in others to build lasting relationships.
Our tribe, partners, end users, suppliers and channel partners can rely on us to listen, act with integrity, and deliver quality.
We are LEAN.
We never stop searching for a better way.
We get started, fail fast, and move forward.
Our actions deliver valuable results.
We leave our EGO at the door.
We are unconcerned to be judged by the questions we ask.
With humility, we value and pursue ideas and feedback from everyone.
Our personal success is derived from the tribe’s success.
#J-18808-Ljbffr