Continuous Improvement Specialist

About InProduction

InProduction has grown over the past decade by bringing together leading seating and staging businesses into a single source for event production needs. Through the integration of SGA Production Services, T&B Equipment, CommuniLux Productions, Nussli U.S., and Seating Solutions, the company has become a major U.S. provider of temporary seating, staging, structures, and scenic production. Its people are at the center of that growth.

The business is supported by ZMC, a private equity firm known for working with experienced investors and operators across media and communications. ZMC focuses on creating value through targeted investment areas, deep industry knowledge, and close collaboration with management teams.

Working at InProduction means being part of a fast-moving environment with opportunities to grow while helping deliver safe, high-quality service to clients. Team members contribute from the field, yard, warehouse, or office, depending on their role.

Role Overview

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will help shape and strengthen a company-wide culture of continuous improvement by defining, documenting, and improving process standards. You will work with cross-functional teams to uncover opportunities, capture best practices, and support training in Lean and continuous improvement methods such as Standard Work and Kaizen.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with different departments to improve operational processes.
• Create and maintain Standard Work Instructions.
• Track process standard updates, revise documentation, and notify affected teams when changes occur.
• Build process maps and value stream maps.
• Help maintain process templates, Standard Work documents, and the process documentation repository.
• Prepare Kaizen event materials, including A3 worksheets and readiness checklists.
• Collect and organize operational and financial data to establish process metrics.
• Support the planning, facilitation, and participation of Kaizen events aimed at improving standards and workflows.
• Assist with rollout plans and timelines for new processes.
• Follow up with stakeholders before and after Kaizen events to confirm alignment.
• Help define quarterly continuous improvement goals and lean event priorities.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance operations.
• Support leadership presentations on major initiatives and project progress.
• Assist with internal audits to confirm process compliance.
• Coach cross-functional teams on Lean principles.
• Take on additional duties as needed.

Skills and Attributes

• Working understanding of continuous improvement and Lean practices.
• Strong drive to exceed both internal and external customer expectations.
• Open-minded, adaptable, and comfortable proposing innovative solutions.
• Clear communication and strong people skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying ways to improve processes.
• Ability to drive change in cross-functional settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Visio.
• Comfort with participating in or leading Kaizen activities.
• Confidence in managing continuous improvement projects.
• Strong accountability toward safety, quality, and service.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or an equivalent qualification.
• 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

• The role is mainly performed in an office setting or remotely.
• Some travel is required, approximately 20% to 30%.
• Travel to outdoor job sites may be needed as business requires.

Compensation and Benefits

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

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