Continuous Improvement Manager

Deliver Business Value: Partner with executive-level project champions to identify opportunities and deliver meaningful, measurable results for the business. Lead High-Impact Projects: Independently manage complex improvement initiatives and facilitate large-scale Kaizen events and cross-functional teams. Build Relationships and Influence: Establish credibility and strong partnerships across all levels of the organization to drive sustainable change. Lead and Develop Talent: Manage and develop a team of three direct reports, including two training professionals and one Continuous Improvement professional. Provide coaching, development, and clear direction while building organizational capability. Develop People: Coach and develop employees from the shop floor through management, increasing Lean capability and strengthening a continuous improvement culture. Drive Culture Change: Promote root-cause problem solving, standard work, and data-driven decision-making throughout the organization. Leverage Data and Technology: Utilize data extraction, statistical analysis, and other analytical tools to identify opportunities, measure results, and support business decisions. Facilitate Continuous Improvement: Train and facilitate Lean fundamentals, TPM, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt methodologies and improvement events. Travel: Travel throughout North America approximately 25% of the time. Ensure high performance and engagement by: Fostering a culture of trust and well-being that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions. Creating a shared vision with clear goals, accountability, and regular coaching conversations to maximize talent. Embracing diverse perspectives to encourage innovation and continuous learning. Creating a safe and inclusive environment where team members feel heard, supported, and aligned with clear expectations. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Green Belt Certification required; Black Belt Certification preferred. Minimum 3 years of experience in a Continuous Improvement environment, including Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Experience training or facilitating Lean fundamentals, TPM, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt courses. Minimum 2 years of experience facilitating and leading Kaizen events or other structured improvement initiatives. Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, coaching, and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels. Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing employees. Analytical Thinking Facilitation Team Building Adaptability Coaching and Development Value Identification Innovation Communication Tenacity Building Partnerships