Continuous Improvement Manager - kdc​/one Columbus

Continuous Improvement Manager - kdc/one Columbus

Are you a hands-on Lean leader who loves rolling up your sleeves, solving problems, and helping teams win? kdc/one is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead improvement efforts on the floor, eliminate waste, and build a culture where continuous improvement is how we work—every day. This role is all about action: coaching teams, running Kaizens, and turning data into real, sustainable results.

• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives that drive safety, quality, cost, delivery, and engagement.
• Plan and facilitate Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and problem‑solving workshops.
• Coach leaders and teams in Lean tools, loss analysis, and data‑driven decision making.
• Create and maintain visual management, standard work, and value stream maps.
• Partner with site leadership to build and execute a CI roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Support equipment reliability and efficiency through TPM and maintenance improvement efforts.
• Drive employee engagement by making CI practical, visible, and fun.
• Track results, celebrate wins, and make sure improvements stick.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading Kaizens, RIEs, and shop‑floor improvement activities.
• Strong Lean toolkit (VSM, Standard Work, Visual Management, TPM, problem solving).
• A coaching mindset with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Lean certification is a plus.

• Real opportunity to make an impact within our organization.
• A team that values action, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive pay, great benefits, and room to grow.