About This Role
This role supports the company's Continuous Improvement strategy by leading and sustaining improvement activities that enhance operational performance and engage employees at all levels. It suits a manager with a strong background in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the site’s CI roadmap aligned with business objectives and regional/global CI strategy to ensure priorities drive meaningful operational improvement
- Lead cross-functional CI initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and other methodologies to improve productivity, quality, delivery, and safety performance
- Coach and mentor site leaders, CI practitioners, and frontline employees to build CI capability and strengthen problem-solving culture
- Analyze Lean Maturity Assessment (LMA) results, identify gaps, and implement targeted improvement actions to advance site maturity and standardization
- Oversee CI project pipeline, resource allocation, and progress tracking to ensure timely execution and sustained outcomes
- Partner with the Site GM and leadership team to integrate CI into annual business planning and daily management systems to support long-term operational excellence
- Communicate CI progress and results to site, regional, and global stakeholders to share insights, promote alignment, and highlight impacts
- Collaborate with regional/global CI networks to share best practices and adopt standardized tools to ensure consistent deployment across locations
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations
- Minimum 3 years in CI roles
- Proven experience deploying Lean/Six Sigma with measurable business impact
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale change initiatives
- Mastery of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, statistical analysis, and structured problem-solving
- Strong facilitation and workshop design skills for engaging diverse audiences
- Ability to translate business strategy into actionable CI plans and roadmaps
- Proficiency with data analytics, performance metrics, and CI digital tools
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence at all levels
- Capability to manage multiple projects, balance priorities, and drive accountability
- Understanding of ERP systems and integration points relevant to operational performance
Nice to have:
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt, or other continuous improvement certification is strongly preferred
