Founded in 1981, Lanter Delivery Systems is a national logistics company and a leader in overnight, unattended delivery of auto, agricultural and industrial parts from their customer's distribution centers to dealer locations. In the 21st century we live in a business culture that demands cost and logistical efficiencies combined with increased productivity. Lanter's strategic, process driven approach has been embraced by the marketplace and is setting new standards in the automotive and agricultural manufacturing marketplace. We see a bright future on the road before us and we are very excited about bringing our solutions to a variety of new industries.

The ideal candidate will embody our company's Non-Negotiables:

• Walk in Humble Confidence - We are experts at what we do, but we never assume we know everything
• Be Open, Honest and Respectful - We say what has to be said in a tactful, courteous way
• Be Fearless - We never fail, we only learn
• We are One Team - We achieve more together by collaboration and consensus
• Delivery on Commitments - We do what we say we will do
• We have a Passion to Serve - We are dedicated, hardworking individuals who provide exceptional service to our customers and to each other
• We put Safety First - We prioritize the safety of our team members and customers above all else in our business
• We Strive for Operational Excellence - We are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvements, driving quality and productivity

Position Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer leads the execution of Lean, Kaizen, and quality improvement initiatives across site operations. Partnering with Operations leadership, this role translates operational goals into structured improvement programs that drive productivity, efficiency, and cost savings.

The role manages a portfolio of continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and Lean Six Sigma projects. It coordinates cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements in quality, performance, and operational effectiveness while aligning with site and organizational targets.

This position combines hands-on improvement execution with program-level oversight, supporting the development of Lean capabilities, training team members, and advancing Operational Excellence practices across the organization.

Key Deliverables:

• Drive delivery of Kaizen, Rapid Improvement (Blitz Kaizen), and Value Stream Mapping initiatives in alignment with Operations priorities
• Manage the site Continuous Improvement project portfolio, including Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Green Belt projects, ensuring execution and results delivery
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement improvement initiatives and sustain outcomes from Kaizen activities
• Achieve measurable productivity and quality improvements aligned to Lean Six Sigma Green Belt standards
• Align CI initiatives with site performance targets, including cost savings and productivity goals
• Maintain CI tracking tools to monitor project progress, validate savings with finance partners, and uphold data integrity
• Support development and implementation of quality and productivity management tools, including KPI tracking at process and site levels
• Evaluate end-to-end processes to identify non-value-added activities and drive improvements in efficiency, flow, and consistency
• Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and rapid improvement sessions to deliver measurable operational improvements
• Translate data, performance metrics, and financial insights into actionable improvement initiatives with clear business impact
• Drive adoption of process changes by engaging stakeholders and reinforcing continuous improvement practices across teams
• Partner with Operations leadership to advance Operational Excellence practices and continuous improvement maturity
• Support development of Lean Six Sigma capabilities by identifying, mentoring, and guiding Yellow Belt and Green Belt candidates
• Deliver training and coaching to team members on Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Develop and maintain structured documentation including project plans, value stream maps, and performance reporting
• Identify risks, constraints, and improvement opportunities and drive mitigation and resolution strategies** **

Required Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• Green Belt certification required; Black Belt preferred
• 3+ years of experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or process improvement roles
• Experience delivering Kaizen, Rapid Improvement, or Value Stream Mapping initiatives
• Experience managing cross-functional improvement projects within operations or logistics environments
• Strong understanding of Lean principles and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives, priorities, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Experience tracking and reporting performance metrics, including cost savings and productivity improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including business and financial acumen (P&L awareness)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Self-directed with strong organizational and time management capabilities

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or distribution operations
• Experience supporting Lean Six Sigma training and capability development (Yellow Belt / Green Belt)
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab
• Experience with CAD or process visualization tools
• Experience supporting Operational Excellence or enterprise-wide CI programs

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type:

This is a full-time position.

Travel:

This position may require 50-70% travel.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, copier, and phone.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that a team member must meet to perform the key deliverables of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to listen, communicate verbally and in writing, sit for extended periods of time working on a computer, and lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change per location based on business needs as well as change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:

Lanter Delivery Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Lanter Delivery Systems complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lanter Delivery Systems expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Lanter Delivery Systems team members to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.