Continuous Improvement Manager
Core
Design, lead, and execute lean continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing facilities to eliminate waste and improve site metrics.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Manager (Lean/Manufacturing)
Builds
Lean CI plans, kaizens, and standardized improvement processes for production operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Operational Excellence
Required skills
Lean continuous improvement implementation, Toyota Production System, Shingo Prize methodology, Kaizen facilitation, cross-functional team leadership, waste elimination, standard process development
Preferred skills
Engineering degree (Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical), line operations supervision, matrix organization experience, demand flow principles, PFEP methodology, financial measurement analysis
Technologies
Toyota Production System, Shingo Prize methodology, PFEP
Responsibilities
Support production operations in developing and executing lean continuous improvement plans and kaizens; Train, develop, and lead a team of facility lean professionals; Develop, deploy, and train standard CI tools, methodologies, and processes
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership