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Continuous Improvement Specialist

Legrand North America · Anaheim, CA

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Level
Specialist
Team
Lean / CI
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A specialist continuous improvement role at Legrand North America (industrial) in Anaheim, CA. Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, process variation, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, Root cause

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Continuous Improvement roles in California: typical posted base $109k–$167k.

Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 25 continuous improvement openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 24 other live lean / ci postings in California.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $109k–$167k, from 13 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (5+ vs 7+)

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Lean 80%
  • ✓ Six Sigma 64%
  • ✓ Kaizen 64%
  • ✓ Value stream mapping 56%
  • ✓ Root cause 44%
  • Black Belt 36%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 25 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Legrand North America

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
    • Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Legrand North America in Anaheim

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Experience

  • ✓A minimum of 5 years of experience supporting Lean/CI activities in industrial manufacturing is required
  • ✓Quality Control/Assurance background is preferred

Education

  • ✓Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field or High School Diploma with Lean Six Sigma or related certification is required

requirements

while adapting to future demands. Power & Thermal Management industry-leading brands include Approved Networks, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Ortronics, Kratos Industries, and ZPE Systems.

Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.

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At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Specialist to join the Power & Thermal Management Division in Anaheim, CA. This role is responsible for supporting lean transformation and daily management initiatives by ensuring strategies are implemented, and principles/practices/tools are incorporated into the culture and processes under transformation related to productivity, safety, customer value proposition, quality, delivery, cycle, growth, margin expansion, and inventory.

What Will You Do?

Lean transformation and daily management implementation

  • •Analyze production processes, material flow, labor utilization, and equipment performance to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
  • •Partner with operations, quality, engineering, maintenance, and supply chain teams to identify, prioritize, and execute process improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
  • •Use Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies to reduce waste, improve process stability, and eliminate recurring operational issues
  • •Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, process variation, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
  • •Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities using tools such as 5 Why, fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis, process mapping, and failure mode analysis
  • •Develop, update, and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, visual controls, and training materials to ensure process consistency and repeatability
  • •Support the implementation of Lean initiatives, including Kaizen events, 5S, value stream mapping, line balancing, standard work, and continuous flow improvements
  • •Track and report key performance indicators, including productivity, throughput, scrap, rework, cycle time, downtime, first-pass yield, and schedule adherence
  • •Support training and coaching of employees in new processes, standard work, Lean tools, and continuous improvement practices
  • •Monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvements and ensure actions are sustained through follow-up audits, KPI tracking, and standard work compliance

Incorporate Lean transformation and daily management into the culture

  • •Assist in identifying ongoing training needs
  • •Drive Lean culture and behaviors through coaching employees and following the company Operational Excellence system
  • •Support implementation of the company Operational Excellence system programs to identify focus areas for Lean culture improvement
  • •Coach and champion the company values to all employees

Track improvements made to provide assurance that changes are effective and sustainable:

  • •Audit areas after improvements are implemented
  • •Monitor and report on key metrics
  • •Provide regular updates to leadership
  • •Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • •Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse audiences are required
  • •Ability to facilitate activities and discussions using defined processes is required
  • •Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures is required
  • •Ability to create standard work documents is required
  • •Must be a self-motivated learner
  • •Must be able to influence change and lead without direct authority
  • •Must be able to manage multiple/shifting priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • •Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment where frequent standing, walking, sitting, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders, and handling tools is required
  • •Must be able to lift 25 lbs. (40 lbs. occasionally)
  • •Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ESD protection, and composite-toe shoes

Must have sufficient near and distance vision, color discrimination, and depth perception to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Trusted by the world’s largest hyperscalers, Legrand's Power & Thermal Management division helps operators manage the critical infrastructure that powers modern data centers. Through a portfolio of best-in-class brands spanning power, cooling, connectivity, management, and supporting infrastructure, we enable customers to deploy, operate, and scale high-density environments. Combining deep domain expertise with a customizable design approach and dedicated support services, we help customers build and operate resilient infrastructure that meets current performance

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