Continuous Improvement Specialist
Company: S3
Location: Detroit
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN
OPENING! Continuous Improvement Specialist Detroit, MI (Hybrid/In
office Tue, Wed, Thu) W2 contract role 12 Months then eligible for
Contract renewal Job Description – Strategic / CI Program Support A
Strategic Operations & Continuous Improvement professional to
support the planning, process development, and execution oversight
of our data center commissioning and delivery programs. This role
will partner closely with Engineering, Program Management (PMO),
Resource Enablement & Deployment (RED), and Enterprise Services
(ENS) to establish scalable processes, performance visibility, and
workforce strategies as demand accelerates. This is a hands-on,
execution-oriented strategy role focused on turning ambiguity into
structure and enabling leadership with clear metrics, tools, and
decision support. Key Skills & Competencies Strategic thinking with
strong execution bias Continuous improvement mindset (Lean, CI,
operational excellence concepts) Advanced Excel / Power BI /
dashboarding skills (or equivalent) Strong written and verbal
communication Ability to synthesize complex inputs into
leadership?ready insights Key Responsibilities Enhance and
formalize commissioning phase checklists, templates, and process
documentation Ensure deliverables are aligned with updated roles,
responsibilities, and expectations Update roles and
responsibilities documentation across commissioning stakeholders
Align expectations between internal teams and external partners
Design and implement a core set of metrics to monitor commissioning
progress, risks, and overall “health” Support leadership with
concise, actionable reporting Provide direct support for 2026
Priority Huddles, including preparation, tracking, and
follow?through on action items Act as a connective tissue across
engineering, PMO, and field execution teams Support development of
a scalable workforce strategy across: Internal vs. external
resources In?state vs. out?of?state labor Self?perform vs. vendor
execution (BTAs, EPCs) Create tools and dashboards to monitor
on?site resource utilization for key vendors (e.g., Siemens,
Ulteig, ECI) Improve transparency into capacity constraints, risks,
and deployment efficiency Develop early?warning indicators for EPC
and primary subcontractor resource availability Support proactive
planning and mitigation strategies Support and coordinate strategic
initiatives spanning RED, ENS, and PMO Translate strategic
direction into executable plans and measurable outcomes Required
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business,
Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5–8 years
of experience in Program strategy, continuous improvement, or
operational excellence Capital project, commissioning,
construction, or infrastructure?heavy environments Process
development and documentation KPI and metrics design
Cross?functional stakeholder coordination Preferred Experience
Utility, energy, or data center delivery experience Exposure to:
Commissioning or construction lifecycle phases EPC and
subcontractor management models Workforce planning and capacity
modeling Familiarity with PMO or portfolio?level governance
structures * Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its
onboarding process
Keywords: S3, Taylor , Continuous Improvement Specialist, Engineering , Detroit, Michigan
