Continuous Improvement Coach
Job in
Hammond, Lake County, Indiana, 46320, USA
Listing for:
Lear
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-11
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
Job Description As a member of the Continuous Improvement team, the Continuous Improvement Coach is responsible for driving Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the plant. This role partners with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement sustainable improvements, and build organizational capability in Lean principles and structured problem solving.
Responsibilities Leads and sustains continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing plant utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Drives cross-functional process improvement projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and equipment performance
Facilitates Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S, visual management, and other Lean Manufacturing activities
Analyzes operational data to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate waste, reduce losses, and optimize plant performance
Develops and maintains KPIs, dashboards, and performance management systems to support data-driven decision making
Partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to implement sustainable improvements
Supports Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) initiatives to improve equipment reliability and uptime
Creates, documents, and sustains standardized processes and standard work procedures
Coaches employees on Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, and continuous improvement methodologies
Promotes a culture of operational excellence, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the organization
Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience Requirements Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment
Strong problem-solving skills with experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies
Ability to analyze operational data and translate findings into actionable improvement plans
Experience developing KPIs, scorecards, dashboards, and performance management systems
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, OEE, and operational excellence principles
Preferred Qualifications Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience facilitating Kaizen events and leading plant-wide improvement initiatives
Previous manufacturing leadership or production supervision experience
Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable cost savings, productivity improvements, and waste reduction results
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