As Continuous Improvement Lead, you will drive continuous improvement efforts throughout our manufacturing facilities.

• Develop and execute Lean strategy to support business objectives
• Lead and coach other leaders in Kaizen Events and improvement projects
• Follow up with leaders post-event to ensure improvements are sustained
• Provide Lean training and mentoring for employees at all levels of organization with a focus on operations leaders
• Assist with new process introductions: process change implementation, new equipment and/or processes from Quality/Safety/Lean/CI drivers
• Improve Visual Management throughout the organization
• Lead and participate in Problem Solving activities
• Assist with training and implementation of “MyIDEA” System
• Participate in relevant conferences and seminars through attendance and review of presentations
• Ability to travel to other facilities

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or Associates with relevant work experience
• Formal Lean training/certification desired
• Minimum of five to seven years of hands-on Lean experience in a discrete manufacturing environment
• Previous team leadership experience preferred

SKILLS

• Strong understanding of Lean principles and practices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentation skills
• Strong organizational and managerial skills
• High level of Emotional Intelligence
• Must be a team player while having the ability to work both independently and in partnership with others
• Ability to lead and teach others
• Strong computer skills