Continuous Improvement Analyst
Wagner Equipment Co., Aurora, CO, United States
Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?
Wagner Equipment Co. offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development, along with the chance to thrive under Wagner’s reputation for excellence. We provide the tools and support you need to maximize your potential and grow within the organization.
Benefits include:
Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan – Up to 96 hours of PTO in your first year + 8 company-paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Retirement Plans – 401K eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 7%
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CEFCU - Citizens Equity First Credit Union – Access to payroll deduction savings, accounts, loans, VISA cards, and more
Additional Benefits – Unum Supplemental Life Insurance, Aflac Critical Illness + Accidental Insurance, ID WatchDog, and discounted employee phone plans
The
Continuous Improvement Analyst
is responsible for leading and supporting projects focused on improving operational efficiency, aligning with Caterpillar (CAT) performance initiatives, and enhancing service delivery for Wagner’s internal operations and mining customers. This role plays a key part in driving process improvement across departments, branches, and customer engagements while embodying Wagner’s commitment to operational excellence and customer value.
Pay Rate: $64,132.23 - $88,238.84 Annually. Pay rate is dependent upon education & experience.
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Lead and support internal continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process optimization, and customer experience enhancement
Facilitate cross-functional improvement workshops (e.g., Kaizen, value stream mapping)
Translate Caterpillar’s corporate objectives into actionable Wagner-specific initiatives
Manage and report on CAT Excellence metric compliance and improvement roadmaps
Collaborate with service, rental, and product support teams to execute projects for mining customers
Support CI efforts that directly improve uptime, productivity, and satisfaction for strategic mining accounts
Develop KPIs and dashboards to track project outcomes and drive accountability
Prepare executive-level presentations and summaries for project updates and results
Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions
Coordinate change management efforts to support the adoption of new processes or tools
Maintain project documentation and continuous improvement libraries
Travel to branch and mine sites as needed (up to 25%)
Other duties as assigned by manager.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
2+ years of experience in continuous improvement, project management, or operational analysis
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies (certification preferred)
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills
Prior experience in construction equipment, mining, or heavy machinery industry preferred
Physical Demands & Competencies:
Standing, walking, talking, sitting, use of hands, and hearing
Lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds
Travel to customer sites, including mine locations and branch facilities
Data entry, analysis, reading/writing, organizational, communication & math skills
Ability to adapt to fast-paced, changing environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Work Environment:
Office setting with periodic on-site visits to branches and mine locations
Occasional loud noise and exposure to outdoor work conditions during site visits
Other Duties: Job offers are contingent upon all required pre-employment screenings, which may include but are not limited to background checks, drug/alcohol testing, fit-for-duty testing, and any other job-related screenings.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Wagner Equipment Co. is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Wagner Equipment Co. offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development, along with the chance to thrive under Wagner’s reputation for excellence. We provide the tools and support you need to maximize your potential and grow within the organization.
Benefits include:
Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan – Up to 96 hours of PTO in your first year + 8 company-paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Retirement Plans – 401K eligible employees can receive a company contribution up to 7%
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CEFCU - Citizens Equity First Credit Union – Access to payroll deduction savings, accounts, loans, VISA cards, and more
Additional Benefits – Unum Supplemental Life Insurance, Aflac Critical Illness + Accidental Insurance, ID WatchDog, and discounted employee phone plans
The
Continuous Improvement Analyst
is responsible for leading and supporting projects focused on improving operational efficiency, aligning with Caterpillar (CAT) performance initiatives, and enhancing service delivery for Wagner’s internal operations and mining customers. This role plays a key part in driving process improvement across departments, branches, and customer engagements while embodying Wagner’s commitment to operational excellence and customer value.
Pay Rate: $64,132.23 - $88,238.84 Annually. Pay rate is dependent upon education & experience.
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Lead and support internal continuous improvement projects using Lean and Six Sigma tools
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process optimization, and customer experience enhancement
Facilitate cross-functional improvement workshops (e.g., Kaizen, value stream mapping)
Translate Caterpillar’s corporate objectives into actionable Wagner-specific initiatives
Manage and report on CAT Excellence metric compliance and improvement roadmaps
Collaborate with service, rental, and product support teams to execute projects for mining customers
Support CI efforts that directly improve uptime, productivity, and satisfaction for strategic mining accounts
Develop KPIs and dashboards to track project outcomes and drive accountability
Prepare executive-level presentations and summaries for project updates and results
Conduct root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions
Coordinate change management efforts to support the adoption of new processes or tools
Maintain project documentation and continuous improvement libraries
Travel to branch and mine sites as needed (up to 25%)
Other duties as assigned by manager.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
2+ years of experience in continuous improvement, project management, or operational analysis
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies (certification preferred)
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills
Prior experience in construction equipment, mining, or heavy machinery industry preferred
Physical Demands & Competencies:
Standing, walking, talking, sitting, use of hands, and hearing
Lifting and/or moving up to 30 pounds
Travel to customer sites, including mine locations and branch facilities
Data entry, analysis, reading/writing, organizational, communication & math skills
Ability to adapt to fast-paced, changing environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Work Environment:
Office setting with periodic on-site visits to branches and mine locations
Occasional loud noise and exposure to outdoor work conditions during site visits
Other Duties: Job offers are contingent upon all required pre-employment screenings, which may include but are not limited to background checks, drug/alcohol testing, fit-for-duty testing, and any other job-related screenings.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Wagner Equipment Co. is an EEO/AA/Veterans/Disabled employer
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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