Continuous Improvement Specialist II (Industrial Engineering)

Location: Onsite in Santa Ana, California, 5 days per week, with occasional travel 3–4 times per year. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary: $79,000–$93,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides technology-enabled grading, authentication, vaulting, and sales services for collectible trading cards, autographs, comics, coins, video games, tickets, and memorabilia.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end process analysis using Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, and related continuous improvement methodologies.
• Execute moderate-scope improvement initiatives and recommend sustainable, data-driven solutions.
• Plan and facilitate Kaizen workshops and other structured improvement events with cross-functional participants.
• Develop and maintain standard work, SOPs, process documentation, controls, and performance standards.
• Define KPIs and analyze operational and financial data, capacity, productivity, trends, and improvement results.
• Prepare dashboards, business cases, ROI estimates, reports, and recommendations for leadership decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 2 years of related experience, or an advanced degree with limited professional experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in moderately complex business operations.
• Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for analyses, reports, presentations, and communication with non-technical stakeholders.
• United States work authorization is required; employment eligibility is validated through E-Verify.

Nice to have

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification; certification is required within a defined period if not already obtained.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Flexible time off for salaried employees and ten company-paid holidays.
• Employee discounts on select grading services.
• Flexible schedules may be available depending on the team, along with company events and team-building activities.

Hiring process

• Video interviews require cameras to be on; some interview steps may take place by phone.
• A final onsite interview may be requested at the company’s discretion.