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Continuous Improvement Specialist

Aleron
United States, New York, Hornell
Nov 11, 2026


Description
Job Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist
Location: Hornell, NY
Employment Type: Contract to direct
Industry: Transportation Manufacturing
Compensation: $33-$40/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
  • Open to either 7:00 AM-4:30 PM or 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
  • 40 hours per week with opportunity for up to 10 hours of overtime per week depending on business needs
About the Opportunity:
Drive operational excellence as a Site APSYS Specialist by leading the deployment of the company's performance system and championing Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across site departments. In this high-impact role, you'll coach and empower teams, partner with site leadership, and turn improvement opportunities into measurable results in quality, safety, cost, and delivery. If you're passionate about Lean, thrive on collaboration, and are motivated by driving sustainable change, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in site performance.
What You'll Do:
  • Lead APSYS Deployment: Partner with the Continuous Improvement Director to drive site transformation aligned with SQCD objectives and APSYS roadmaps.

  • Train & Coach Teams: Develop employee capabilities by delivering APSYS training and providing hands-on expertise in Lean and Continuous Improvement tools.

  • Drive Improvement Initiatives: Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional improvement actions to achieve APSYS targets and enhance operational performance.

  • Manage Assessments & Network Engagement: Coordinate APSYS self-assessments and assessment activities while contributing to CI events, training, and sharing best practices across the APSYS network.

  • Monitor & Measure Results: Track and report deployment progress, APSYS maturity improvements, Lean impact across departments, and overall site KPI performance.

Why You'll Love Working Here:
*Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
*Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
*People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
*Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates
Why This Opportunity is Exciting:
This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.
About Acara Solutions
Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.
Sound like a good fit? Apply today!
Job Requirements
What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with Lean principles in a manufacturing environment
What Sets You Apart:
  • Experience in the transportation industry - automotive or railway manufacturing
  • Background in engineering - industrial or manufacturing
  • Strong listening and communication skills that can be applied to coaching colleagues
  • Lean certifications or the desire to obtain one through the company
  • Leadership mentality with the drive to learn and grow within the company over time
  • General computer literacy
Additional Information:
* Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen
* In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
*This role will be required to operate out of the company's four Hornell sites, which are all within 1 mile of each other.
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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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