CI Manager

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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

• 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.