Continuous Improvement Engineer I / II

Job Description

Job Description

Your Impact

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer at Nekoosa , you will drive efficiency, safety, and operational excellence across our specialty paper manufacturing operations. You’ll champion a culture of continuous improvement, delivering measurable results through streamlined processes, waste elimination, and equipment optimization. Your expertise will help us achieve sustainable cost savings, improve productivity, and enhance overall quality across multiple sites.

What You’ll Be Doing :

• Lead cross-functional teams through CI initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools such as Kaizen, 8D, 5 Whys, DMAIC, and FMEA.
• Conduct detailed data analysis to identify process inefficiencies, track performance trends, and recommend optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, technology, and finance to align CI projects with organizational goals.
• Partner with suppliers to evaluate and implement equipment and materials that drive productivity and cost efficiency.
• Integrate CI culture into day-to-day operations by standardizing systems, improving safety, and fostering a culture of problem-solving.
• Execute CI projects that deliver measurable results in cost reduction, labor efficiency, asset utilization, and environmental sustainability.

You’ll Bring :

We Can Offer You :

Benefits are the game changer! We value our employee’s health and happiness by providing new hires benefit eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire. Our benefits may include :

Who We Are :

Nekoosa is the premier manufacturer of specialty print media, with a 60-year legacy of innovation. We offer an extensive portfolio of pressure sensitive films, waterproof synthetic paper, specialty print media, overlaminates, application tapes, and carbonless papers used to produce general-purpose signage; window, wall, and floor graphics; waterproof menus; cut lettering and decals; and multipart forms.

Nekoosa has 6 locations across the U.S. and a partner, Fourbases, in Aalter, Belgium. Our expertise spans coating, converting, and custom plastic extrusion capabilities. We have built an energized culture focused on growth, employee development and market leadership. Our success is rooted in our people, and we are committed to promoting work / life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Nekoosa, and leave your mark on the world.

The Fine Print :

A post-offer background check, and drug screen is required.

Nekoosa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at hr@nekoosa.com.