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Continuous Improvement Leader
Job in
Greer, Greenville County, South Carolina, 29651, USA
Listed on 2026-07-31
Listing for:
MW Components
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-31
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Change Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Partner with General Managers and site leadership teams to evaluate operational performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, process improvement workshops, and problem-solving activities.
- Work alongside the Automation Engineer to identify opportunities where process improvements and automation solutions can improve productivity and reduce labor content.
- Support the development and execution of site-specific operational improvement roadmaps.
- Drive standardization of best practices, work methods, and operational processes across facilities.
- Analyze operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
- Coach and mentor plant leadership teams on Lean principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
- Implement and sustain Lean systems including, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kaizen, etc.
- Establish measurable improvement targets and track project results.
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects and ensure sustainability of gains achieved.
- Promote a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Support integration and replication of successful improvements across multiple locations.
- Ensure all improvement initiatives align with safety, quality, and operational objectives.
- Prepare and present progress updates, project results, and performance metrics to senior leadership.
- Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Excellent facilitation and workshop leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and influence without direct authority.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational improvements to financial results.
- Effective project management and prioritization skills.
- Ability to coach leaders and frontline teams through process and cultural transformation.
- Experience developing and implementing sustainable operating systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power BI, and data analysis tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with General Managers and site leadership teams to evaluate operational performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, process improvement workshops, and problem-solving activities.
- Work alongside the Automation Engineer to identify opportunities where process improvements and automation solutions can improve productivity and reduce labor content.
- Support the development and execution of site-specific operational improvement roadmaps.
- Drive standardization of best practices, work methods, and operational processes across facilities.
- Analyze operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
- Coach and mentor plant leadership teams on Lean principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
- Implement and sustain Lean systems including, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kaizen, etc.
- Establish measurable improvement targets and track project results.
- Lead cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects and ensure sustainability of gains achieved.
- Promote a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Support integration and replication of successful improvements across multiple locations.
- Ensure all improvement initiatives align with safety, quality, and operational objectives.
- Prepare and present progress updates, project results, and performance metrics to senior leadership.
- Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Excellent facilitation and workshop leadership…
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