Continuous Improvement Leader

Excelitas is a global technology leader with more than 7,500 employees, focused on delivering market-driven solutions to fulfill the illumination, optical, detection and imaging needs of OEMs and end-users across the biomedical, semiconductor, industrial, consumer products, scientific, security, defense and aerospace sectors.

We are presently seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader. This position will implement and drive Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives for the Billerica facility, including Lean/Six Sigma and the Excelitas Operating System (EOS). The primary measure of success is achieving the Annual Operating Plan’s CI savings target and advancing the site in the EOS journey.

• Lead, plan, and execute CI initiatives aligned with site and corporate objectives, including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, and waste reduction projects
• Serve as the primary Lean subject‑matter expert for the Billerica facility, modeling and teaching Lean behaviors and methodologies
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions
• Facilitate root‑cause problem solving using structured methods such as A3, DMAIC, and PDCA
• Develop and deliver training on Lean tools, Excelitas Operating System (EOS) elements, and CI methodologies to employees at all levels
• Track, measure, and report CI project outcomes, including productivity gains, cost savings, quality improvements, and lead‑time reductions
• Support deployment and maturation of Lean business systems across the facility
• Coach leaders and frontline teams to build internal CI capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure alignment between CI activities and safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or related field preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required
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  Black Belt or equivalent experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, continuous improvement, or Lean leadership roles
• Demonstrated success leading hands‑on Lean initiatives in a production environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills with experience using structured methodologies
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and teaching skills; able to influence at all levels
• Lean business systems and enterprise‑level CI frameworks familiarity
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results with minimal oversight
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and engaging directly with operators and technicians
• Proficiency with data analysis, process mapping, and CI software/tools
• Work directly on the shop floor to observe processes, gather data, and validate improvements

• Natural teacher and coach
• Strong analytical thinker
• Collaborative and approachable
• Passionate about operational excellence
• Persistent, resilient, and improvement‑driven

Pay varies depending on level of experience: 95K-156K

Visa sponsorship is not available for any position at Excelitas

No relocation for this position

Must be a US Citizen/Persons

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