About the Role
As a Continuous Improvement Lead, you will spearhead site-wide operational excellence by driving strategic transformation rather than merely facilitating events. You will serve as a key advisor to site leadership, ensuring that Lean methodologies translate into tangible business growth and sustainable cultural change.
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Develop and execute a comprehensive site-wide Lean roadmap aligned with long-term business objectives using Hoshin Kanri.
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Partner with the Site Director to identify and prioritize high-impact value streams that drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, and cost.
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Facilitate high-impact Kaizen events focused on constraint removal, flow optimization, and process efficiency.
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Embed Lean principles into daily operations through robust standard work, visual management, and accountability systems.
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Mentor and coach cross-functional teams to foster a culture of proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.
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Deliver hard, tracked results on key performance indicators rather than focusing solely on activity-based metrics.
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial Engineering.
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3-5 years of experience leading Continuous Improvement and Kaizen initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
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Proven expertise in Lean tools including SMED, TPM, 3P, and Value Stream Mapping.
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Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and drive behavioral change across all levels of the organization.
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Strong proficiency in daily management systems and standard work development.
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Lean Master certification (e.g., TPS or Danaher Business System).
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Advanced analytical capabilities including SPC, regression, and hypothesis testing.
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Change management credentials such as PROSCI or Agile certifications.
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Experience with advanced problem-solving methodologies like 8D or Shainin.
