Pendleton Process Improvement Professional II
Milliken · Pendleton, SC
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 6 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist continuous improvement role at Milliken (industrial) in Pendleton, SC. Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and products, including environmental impacts.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- DOE
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $97k–$143k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 15 continuous improvement openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 14 other live lean / ci postings in South Carolina.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $97k–$143k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 67%
- Six Sigma 53%
- Value stream mapping 40%
- Root cause 33%
- SAP 33%
- Green Belt 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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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
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Milliken
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 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
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
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
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.
Full description from MillikenAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
This position is located at the Milliken Pendleton Plant located in Pendleton, SC and reports to the Process Improvement Manager. The position is responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts at the site. It plays a key role in the development and implementation of manufacturing process improvements that drive new performance levels, improve quality, consistency and cost.
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Develop a thorough understanding of all factors and conditions that impact the processes and products, including environmental impacts
- ◆Use sound project management skills to manage multiple improvement projects
- ◆Analyze problems and implement solutions using critical thinking skills and focused improvement methods
- ◆Apply advanced statistical tools and DOE methodologies to monitor process variation and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- ◆Incorporate creative thinking into the problem-solving approach to identify unique and different ways to make things better/more consistent/faster/cheaper/efficient
- ◆Prepare diagrams, charts, tables to reflect findings and support recommendations
- ◆Work closely with the Product Development area to create new samples and products
- ◆Communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of associates to accomplish project and location goals
- ◆Participate fully in the Safety Process
- ◆Lead data analysis projects using SQL and Power BI to identify production inefficiencies, optimize machine performance, and reduce defects across multiple departments
- ◆Design and automate interactive dashboards and reports that support real-time, data-driven decisions for plant leadership
Qualifications
- ✓Required:
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Textile Engineering
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Qualifications
- ✓Preferred:
- ✓Previous manufacturing experience (intern, co-op, or fulltime)
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Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .
The successful candidate will demonstrate strengths in the following
- •Communication skills – verbal, written, and group presentations
- •Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment
- •Analytical/problem-solving skills
- •Leadership skills