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Continuous Improvement Program Manager

Job in North Mankato, Nicollet County, Minnesota, USA
Listing for: Lindsay Windows, LLC
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-31
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Change Management, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 140000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
Location:

Location: Multi-Site |
Travel: 40–60%
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Lindsay Windows is seeking a Continuous Improvement Program Manager to lead strategic operational improvement initiatives across our seven manufacturing facilities.

This is a hands-on, highly visible role working directly with executive leadership and plant management to identify opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, and implement improvements that deliver measurable results in productivity, quality, efficiency, safety, and profitability
.

The ideal candidate enjoys working on the manufacturing floor, solving problems with teams, and turning improvement opportunities into sustainable, standardized processes across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple facilities.
  • Identify and implement improvements in production, warehouse operations, quality, material flow, safety, and productivity.
  • Lead projects from concept through implementation, including timelines, resources, risks, and success measures.
  • Spend significant time on the production floor observing processes, identifying waste, coaching teams, and driving improvements.
  • Evaluate successful improvements and deploy best practices across all seven facilities when applicable.
  • Develop standardized work, process documentation, and implementation guides.
  • Partner with General Managers, Production Managers, Warehouse Managers, Engineering, and other teams to execute strategic initiatives.
  • Train and coach leaders and employees in Lean principles, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement.
  • Analyze operational and financial data to prioritize projects and measure ROI.
  • Recommend equipment, tooling, automation, and process improvements that improve efficiency and quality.
  • Provide regular updates to executive leadership on project progress, risks, results, and financial impact.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field,
    or equivalent manufacturing experience
    .
  • 5+ years of experience leading continuous improvement or operational excellence initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and process improvement methodologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
  • Strong analytical, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across multiple locations and lead through influence.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
  • Ability to travel approximately 40–60%, including overnight travel.
  • Must live within reasonable driving distance of a major commercial airport.
Preferred:

Lean Green Belt, Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent certification; experience in window, building products, or other discrete manufacturing environments.

Make an Impact

This is an opportunity to help shape how seven manufacturing facilities operate
, taking successful ideas from one location and turning them into improvements across the organization. If you are a hands-on continuous improvement leader who enjoys solving problems and making things better
, we'd like to hear from you.

Flexible work from home options available.

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