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Continuous Improvement Manager
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Wauseon, Fulton County, Ohio, 43567, USA
Listed on 2026-02-21
Listing for:
Steelcrest Precision
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Lead and execute enterprise-wide Lean transformation initiatives across machining, fabrication, and support functions to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
- Serve as the strategic driver of Policy Deployment / Strategy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri), ensuring alignment between company KPIs, growth objectives, and daily execution.
- Facilitate value stream mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, 3P workshops, and structured problem‑solving initiatives to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
- Establish, strengthen, and sustain Tiered Daily Management systems (Tier 1–4) and visual management practices across operations.
- Improve operational performance related to on‑time delivery (OTD), earned hours, setup reduction (SMED), capacity utilization, and overall production efficiency.
- Implement and standardize A3 problem‑solving methodology and disciplined root cause analysis across departments.
- Develop, coach, and mentor leaders and frontline associates in Lean principles, standard work, and accountability.
- Identify and eliminate waste using 80/20 analysis to improve productivity, reduce lead times, and optimize resource utilization.
- Track, measure, and report improvement results, including cost savings, lead time reduction, margin improvement, and working capital gains.
- Ensure sustainability of improvements through audit cadence, follow‑up routines, and accountability systems.
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Executive Leadership to drive alignment and execution of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Minimum of 5+ years of Lean transformation experience in a machining or discrete manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading Policy Deployment / Hoshin Kanri / Strategy Deployment initiatives.
- Proven success driving measurable operational improvements (OTD, productivity, scrap reduction, lead time, margin expansion).
- Strong understanding of precision machining workflows, setup reduction, routing, and spindle utilization.
- Experience facilitating cross‑functional Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Data‑driven mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
- Ability to influence and communicate effectively from the shop floor to executive leadership.
- Hands‑on, visible leader comfortable spending time on the shop floor.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
- Bias for action with disciplined follow‑through.
- Collaborative, solution‑oriented mindset aligned with a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
- Experience in AS9100, ISO 9001, or aerospace/manufacturing environments a plus.
- Lean certification (Black Belt or equivalent) preferred.
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