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Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

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The Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for driving measurable operational performance improvements while building sustainable systems, capabilities, and culture. This role blends hands-on execution with strategic leadership, owning both project delivery and the development of a robust continuous improvement operating system.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Business Results

Lead and deliver high-impact CI projects targeting:

Throughput
Cost reduction
Downtime elimination
Quality improvements

Analyze downtime, scrap, and process inefficiencies to identify root causes
Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and rapid improvement activities
Partner with operations to implement and sustain solutions

Build CI System & Structure

Establish standardized CI tools, methods, and routines across the site
Build KPI dashboards, scorecards, and visibility systems
Drive governance: project prioritization, tracking, and accountability
Implement daily management systems and performance rhythms

Developing People & Culture

Train and coach leaders, engineers, and supervisors in Lean thinking
Build CI capability across the organization (not just own projects)
Drive adoption of disciplined problem-solving and data-driven decisions
Lead cultural transformation toward accountability and continuous improvement

Strategic Alignment

Align CI initiatives with site and business priorities
Identify and prioritize highest ROI opportunities
Provide clear reporting to leadership on:

Impact
Risks
Pipeline
ROI

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Operations, etc.)

Process Engineering Preferred

5–10 years of CI / manufacturing experience
Lean / Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred)
Proven ability to:

Deliver measurable results
Lead cross-functional teams
Influence without authority

Critical Success Traits

This is where you tailor to your business reality:

Bias for action – delivers results, not just frameworks
Strong floor presence – not a “conference room CI leader”
Able to challenge operations constructively
Balances doing vs teaching
High accountability and follow-through
Comfortable in imperfect / evolving environments

What Makes This Role Different

Not just a CI “coach” — must deliver tangible results
Not just a project leader — must build systems and capability
Direct influence on plant performance and profitability

Travel Requirements

This position will work in the Napoleon OH plant 2 days per week and the Angola IN plant 2 days per week. 5th day in one of the plants or from home.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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CI Manager