Role OverviewThe COS Project Specialist II plays a key role in advancing the Carlisle Operating System (COS) by leading and supporting continuous improvement (CI) initiatives across departments, value streams, and plant functions.
What You Will Do
Lead and execute small to mid-scale continuous improvement (CI) initiatives with measurable outcomes across teams and departments, apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to analyze non-routine operational challenges, and track, measure, and report project performance.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The role requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and experience leading moderately complex projects across departments or functions.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles, tools, and methodologies
- Demonstrated experience applying CI tools in real-world operational environments
- Understanding of manufacturing or business processes
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
- Experience leading moderately complex projects across departments or functions
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve non-routine problems
- Experience using data analysis, metrics, and performance tracking to drive decision-making
- Ability to select appropriate tools and methods to address operational challenges
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels of the organization
- Ability to influence without direct authority and work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Skilled at facilitating discussions, problem-solving sessions, and Kaizen events
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate across functional boundaries
- Ability to coach peers and support development of CI capabilities within teams
- Exhibits initiative, accountability, and growing independence in decision-making
- Ability to identify improvement opportunities and experiment with new methods or tools
- Encourages creative thinking and team-based solution generation
- Demonstrates curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
- Tuition assistance
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