Continuous Improvement Specialist

About the Company

InProduction has grown over the past decade by bringing together leading seating and staging businesses into a single source for event production needs. Beginning with SGA Production Services and later integrating T&B Equipment, CommuniLux Productions, Nussli U.S., and Seating Solutions, the company has become one of the largest providers of temporary seating, staging, structures, and scenic production services in the U.S. events market. The organization emphasizes that its people are at the center of its success.

The business is supported by ZMC, a private equity firm known for working with experienced investors and operators across media and communications. Since its founding in 2001, ZMC has focused on creating value through targeted investments, sector expertise, and active partnership with management teams.

InProduction describes the workplace as fast-paced, rewarding, and growth-oriented, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and service across office, warehouse, yard, and field environments.

Role Overview

The Continuous Improvement Specialist will help build and sustain a company-wide culture of continuous improvement by defining, documenting, and promoting process standards. The role works closely with cross-functional teams to find opportunities for better processes, capture and share best practices, and support Lean and Continuous Improvement training, including Standard Work and Kaizen.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve operational processes.
• Create and maintain Standard Work Instructions.
• Track process standard changes, update revisions, and communicate those updates to impacted teams.
• Develop process maps and value stream maps.
• Support the upkeep of process documentation templates, work instructions, and the document repository system.
• Prepare Kaizen event materials such as documentation, A3 worksheets, and readiness checklists.
• Gather and organize operational and financial data used to define process metrics.
• Help facilitate and take part in Kaizen events aimed at improving process standards.
• Assist with rollout plans and timelines for newly introduced processes.
• Follow up with stakeholders before and after Kaizen events to confirm alignment.
• Contribute to quarterly continuous improvement goals and Lean events.
• Lead and support improvement projects that strengthen operations.
• Help present major initiatives and project updates to operations leadership.
• Support internal audits to verify process compliance.
• Coach cross-functional teams on Lean principles.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills and Competencies

The role calls for a practical understanding of Continuous Improvement and Lean concepts, a strong bias toward action, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Success in this position also depends on clear communication, a proactive mindset, comfort with facilitation, and confidence using Microsoft Office 365 tools including Visio.

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. The company is looking for someone with at least 3 years of experience in project management, operations, quality, or continuous improvement. Experience in construction or equipment rental is preferred.

Work Environment and Travel

This position is mainly performed in an office setting or remotely. Travel is limited but expected at about 20% to 30%, and the employee may also need to visit outdoor worksites when necessary.

Compensation

This is a full-time salaried exempt role with pay ranging from $65,000 to $80,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Floating holiday
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement