<p>We are looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Specialist to support our client on the west side of Cincinnati. In this project role, you will play a key part in maintaining and improving manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational excellence. This role is 100% onsite and manufacturing experience is required. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Validate job instructions by ensuring processes align with prescribed guidelines.</p><p>• Conduct time studies to analyze value-added tasks, foreign elements, and non-cyclic work.</p><p>• Develop standard work combination sheets to optimize workflows.</p><p>• Break down jobs into distinct elements, supporting balanced work charts.</p><p>• Utilize Excel extensively and leverage tools like Minitab for data analysis.</p><p>• Collaborate on plant layout improvements to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Promote safety and ergonomics within manufacturing processes.</p><p>• Implement lean manufacturing practices to streamline operations.</p><p>• Apply Six Sigma principles to address quality challenges and drive improvement.</p><p>• Ensure consistent quality control measures are applied throughout production.</p>
<p>Core Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Product Creation, R& D, Testing & Lifecycle Ownership (55%)</p><p>• Own formulation roadmaps and supplier partnerships</p><p>• Lead efficacy testing strategy, protocol development and lab partner selection</p><p>• Own reformulation, upgrades and product improvement initiatives</p><p>• Own lifecycle optimization, SKU pruning, relaunches and portfolio evolution</p><p>• Maintain all technical substantiation, SDS and performance documentation</p><p>• Own product line architecture, variant strategy and naming hierarchies</p><p>• Define packaging information architecture, front-of-pack claims hierarchy and shelf positioning logic</p><p>• Serve as final authority on packaging architecture, required claims placement and compliance readiness</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Pricing Strategy, Portfolio Optimization & Market Positioning (20%)</p><p>• Own MSRP, MAP, bundles, pack sizes and omnichannel pricing</p><p>• Conduct competitive benchmarking and shelf positioning</p><p>• Own margin modeling, elasticity testing and price optimization</p><p>• Lead portfolio rationalization and whitespace expansion</p><p><br></p><p>Compliance, Registration & Claims Governance (15%)</p><p>• Own state and federal product registration</p><p>• Own labeling, packaging and claims compliance</p><p>• Serve as regulatory authority for audits and retailer compliance</p><p>• Own claims substantiation and standards reviews</p><p><br></p><p>Brand Visual Identity, PDP, A+ & Commercialization Architecture (10%)</p><p>• Lead the development of each product’s package design, ensuring regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Own the development of promotional package graphics and product display units.</p><p>• Lead the development of brand visual identity for the brand and sub brand, as needed</p><p>• Own PDP structure, SEO architecture and A+ frameworks</p><p>• Define claims hierarchy and compliant persuasion</p><p>• Partner with Brand Content and E-Commerce to execute PDP assets</p><p>• Serve as final authority for PDP compliance and readiness</p><p>• Develop the sell in messaging including selling tools that bring the product performance to life (videos, comparison charts, demonstrations)</p><p><br></p><p>Cross-Functional Platform Integration</p><p>Operations & Supply Chain</p><p>• Maintain visibility into on-hand inventory, production schedules, and global sourcing timelines</p><p>• Align product launch timing and lifecycle optimization with manufacturing capacity and inventory health</p><p>• Inform formulation and packaging decisions based on scalability and cost efficiency</p><p><br></p><p>Retail Sales</p><p>• Ensure product lines, pack sizes, variants and labeling satisfy retailer-specific shelf requirements</p><p>• Support sell-in through compliant claims frameworks, differentiation and margin modeling</p><p><br></p><p>E-Commerce & Digital</p><p>• Ensure product positioning, messaging, SEO and value propositions are deployed correctly across digital channels</p><p>• Provide competitive intelligence and pricing frameworks</p><p>• Ensure commercialization readiness for ecommerce launches</p>
