Our client, a well respected manufacturer, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Champion for their Corporate & Manufacturing location.
This position will directly lead and own CI activities across the manufacturing site and business operations. This is a highly visible reporting to a Director and with regular interaction with executives. This is a high level individual contributor.
Candidates should come from an industrial equipment manufacturing environment with processes such as machining, fabrication, welding, electronic assembly, etc
Must include a resume in Word or PDF
Qualified candidates will be contacted.
Will lead and facilitate CI initiatives that drive improved Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Growth, and Employee Engagement across all functions within the business. This role drives cultural transformation by embedding CI thinking into daily operations, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring sustainable improvements. Will act as as a change agent, coach, and facilitator to build a company-wide culture of continuous improvement.
Duties
• Develop a strategic CI roadmap aligned with business goals by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing process improvement opportunities.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional teams in executing the CI roadmap through the deployment of appropriate CI tools; including Value Stream Mapping, A3 Problem Solving, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Change-over Reduction, Transactional Process Improvement, Value Analysis Value Engineering, Design for Manufacturing and Assembly, and other CI tools as appropriate.
• Support leadership in embedding CI thinking into management systems and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain appropriate KPIs and visual management tools to monitor progress.
• Train and mentor employees on CI tools and continuous improvement principles.
• Collaborate with all departments to eliminate non-value-added activities and improve workflows.
• Analyze data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Support strategic initiatives such as cost reduction, quality enhancement, and throughput improvement.
• Document and standardize best practices across the organization.
• Benchmark best practices and continuously evolve the CI strategy.
• Lead a safe working environment by upholding safety policies and integrating safety practices into continuous improvement initiatives to enhance employee well-being and operational efficiency.
Requirements:
• Resilience and adaptability -- remain composed under pressure and adjusting strategies and tactics in response to business shifts.
• 5+ years of experience in facilitating and applying CI tools in product design, manufacturing, sales/marketing, and finance.
• Strong knowledge of CI tools and techniques (e.g., VSM, A3, SW, Kanban, SMED, TPI, VAVE, DFMA).
• Proven ability to lead and facilitate cross-functional teams.
• Analytical, data-driven, and process oriented.
• Ability to influence and lead change across diverse teams.
• Customer-centric mindset.
• Proven record of leading successful CI transformations.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Minitab, etc.).
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, communication, listening, and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the company’s mission.
Preferred Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related
• Experience in a business that effectively utilizes CI tools.
• Advanced knowledge of assembly and machining processes are a plus.
Keywords :Lean, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, OPEX, Operational Excellence, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing
