Continuous Improvement Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Vice President - Segment Sales (North America)

Company: Eaton

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Principal Application Engineer (iOS Developer)

Company: Discover

Location: Riverwoods, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Insurance Marketing Lead

Company: TransUnion

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Company: Walgreens

Location: Arlington Heights, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Director - Cyber Resiliency and Technology Debt

Company: Eaton

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage , Starbucks) (T0943)

Company: Target

Location: Champaign, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Supervisor, Production

Company: Sysco

Location: West Dundee, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Principal Industrial Engineer/Continuous Improvement Lead (Onsite)

Company: RTX

Location: Rockford, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Phlebotomist

Company: Labcorp

Location: Mundelein, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Automation and Controls Engineer

Company: Diageo

Location: Plainfield, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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Manager, Sales Development

Company: Flexport

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

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daily support liaison strong computer skills knowledge of SQL

Operations Associate

Company: Wolverine Trading

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jan 25, 2025

The job posting is for a role that involves daily support liaison with a clearing firm and trading group, including checking trades, resolving discrepancies, and reconciling trading position balances. The role also involves communicating with traders, checking trading positions, and working closely with related parties to resolve internal issues. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree, strong computer skills, knowledge of SQL, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Wolverine Trading offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The company culture is team-oriented, with a flat organizational structure, and offers various perks such as free meals, an onsite gym, and company outings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Continuous Improvement roles by seniority level?
Entry‑level analysts earn between $60,000 and $80,000 annually. Mid‑level professionals with Lean or Six Sigma experience command $80,000 to $110,000. Senior managers and directors typically receive $110,000 to $150,000, while executive‑level Continuous Improvement leads can earn $150,000 to $200,000, reflecting market demand in tech, manufacturing, and logistics.
What skills and certifications are most valued for Continuous Improvement professionals?
Top skills include Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, Kaizen facilitation, root cause analysis, DMAIC methodology, and statistical tools such as Minitab or JMP. Technical proficiencies in Tableau, Power BI, Azure DevOps, or SAP APO, coupled with Agile or Scrum knowledge, are highly prized. Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or PMP enhance credibility and often correlate with higher compensation.
Is remote work common for Continuous Improvement positions?
Many Continuous Improvement roles in software, fintech, and consulting offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements, especially those focused on data analysis, process mapping, and tool implementation. On‑site presence is typically required for Kaizen events or manufacturing plant visits, but most companies provide flexible schedules and virtual collaboration tools.
What career progression paths exist within Continuous Improvement?
A typical trajectory starts with Process Analyst, moves to Lean Engineer or Kaizen Lead, then to Continuous Improvement Manager. From there, professionals can advance to Director of Continuous Improvement, VP of Operations, or transition into broader transformation roles such as Change Management or Product Owner, leveraging their process expertise across the organization.
What are the current industry trends affecting Continuous Improvement?
Digital twins and real‑time process monitoring are becoming standard in manufacturing, while AI‑driven analytics predict bottlenecks before they occur. Cloud‑based Kaizen platforms enable global collaboration, and sustainability metrics are increasingly integrated into continuous improvement KPIs. In software, DevOps pipelines now embed continuous improvement cycles to accelerate release velocity and quality.

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