Continuous Improvement Lead

At Compo Secure, we are redefining the future of payment card technology. As a global leader in premium metal payment cards and fintech solutions, we combine innovation with craftsmanship to deliver exceptional products for the world's leading financial institutions.

We're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for excellence and innovation.

The Continuous Improvement Lead will be responsible for advancing measurable improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost within operations and functional areas. This role leads and facilitates continuous improvement initiatives, helps build a problem‑solving culture, leverage performance results to identify improvement target areas. Kaizen facilitation, value stream mapping, and developing team members is a core responsibility of the role.

• Kaizen Facilitation
• Plan, facilitate, and lead Kaizen workshop events from charter through implementation of countermeasures.
• Monitor and manage KPIs related to yield, throughput, scrap, cost, quality, and on‑time delivery.
• Work closely with cross functional teams to identify and advance improvement opportunities

• Identify, prioritize, and execute initiatives aimed at enhancing yield and optimizing processes.
• Collaborate with process engineers, quality assurance teams, and operators to address and prevent production inefficiencies.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma techniques, and root cause analysis to ensure problems are correctly defined, solving, and has lasting improvements.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Serve as the liaison among manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and product management.
• Facilitate product and process improvements with consideration of customers expectation
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Leadership
• Drive operational excellence in alignment with the operating system.
• Lead Kaizen events, standard work setup, and waste reduction efforts.
• Coach team members on lean tools and problem-solving.

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• Proven experience in high‑volume production environments.
• Strong background in performance KPI improvements
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent project management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt, or higher.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and advanced manufacturing analytics.
• Experience facilitating Kaizens

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Strategic and tactical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Effective communicator at all levels of the organization.
• Data‑driven decision making.
• Ability to develop others

Compo Secure, a GPGI business (NYSE: GPGI), is the leading manufacturer of Premium Metal Payment Cards and also offers best‑in‑class Authentication and Digital Asset solutions. The Company’s offerings combine elegance, simplicity, and security to deliver exceptional experiences and peace of mind, enabling trust for millions of people around the globe. For more information, please visit  and

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; FSA/HSA options; company‑paid life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off (PTO) and holidays; annual bonus opportunities; an employee assistance program (EAP); and opportunities for career growth and…