CI Implementation Consultant at Synergetics Installation Worldwide, Inc. – Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Contract - 18 weeks
Location - on-site in PA or TX (3 separate locations
Level: 5 to 10 years of consulting experience in the manufacturing industry
Manufacturing focus: CI, Shop Floor, Training clients,
Role Summary
The CI Implementation Consultant is responsible for turning improvement plans into measurable operational results within client manufacturing environments. The role is hands-on, execution-focused, and plant-floor oriented, with a parallel responsibility to build internal client capability so improvements continue after the engagement ends.

This consultant delivers results and teaches client teams how to deliver results themselves, both on-site and remotely across multiple U.S. facilities.
Core Responsibilities
Execution & Implementation
• Lead on-site CI initiatives across production, maintenance, quality, and logistics
• Implement Lean, CI, and structured problem-solving methods in live operations
• Translate value-creation plans into standard work, routines, and measurable actions
• Drive rapid identification and resolution of constraints and waste
Capability Building & Train-the-Trainer
• Develop and coach internal CI champions (supervisors, engineers, CI leads)
• Deliver practical, hands-on training tied to live improvement work
• Enable client leaders to independently run CI routines and problem-solving
• Create simple tools and playbooks that client teams can own and scale
• Transition ownership deliberately from consultant-led to client-led execution
Remote & Multi-Site Enablement
• Lead remote training sessions, workshops, and coaching for distributed teams
• Adapt CI delivery for virtual environments while maintaining accountability
• Support consistent CI deployment across multiple facilities
• Reinforce common metrics, routines, and standards across sites
Data & Performance Management
• Establish and reinforce trusted operational metrics (OEE, downtime, scrap, labor efficiency)
• Support daily management systems and escalation routines
• Tie CI activity directly to business-critical performance outcomes
Required Experience & Capabilities
• 5+ years in manufacturing or industrial operations
• Proven experience implementing and sustaining CI initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and develop others
• Experience leading or supporting multi-site CI efforts
• Comfort leading both in-person and remote sessions
• Background in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or structured problem solving
Preferred (Nice to Have)
• Experience in PE-backed manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with digital CI or production-tracking tools
• Spanish-speaking or bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Formal CI or supply chain certifications