Continuous Improvement Manager

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

As a Trex Continuous Improvement Manager, you’ll be driving performance to the next level by identifying and implementing improvement activities and building and growing a team of CI professionals to improve overall company performance.

As a member of our Operational Excellence team, you’ll be helping us operate more efficiently by executing projects that will create more efficient processes and result in cost savings.

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
• Plan, organize, and lead Kaizen events and process improvement activities.
• Help build a team of individuals with diverse experience to create the Continuous Improvement department within Trex.
• Work individually and lead teams to complete projects following the 8 step process based on Toyota Production System and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Provide continuous improvement support to production employees and managers as well as other engineering departments.
• Perform value stream mapping and complete value engineering activities.
• Design, develop, and implement improved workflows.
• Partner with Process Engineering and Production departments to create and update work instructions, visual aids, and standards.
• Train employees in the principles of Lean Manufacturing (5/6S, 8 Wastes, poka yoke) and formal problem‑solving techniques.
• Develop and implement CI internship/co‑op program.
• Develop and maintain standardized time study documentation and perform time studies.
• Identify opportunities and complete projects in line with annual CI goals.

Manage and provide ongoing performance, coaching, and professional development opportunities for a team of 2 – 5 direct reports, including Continuous Improvement Engineer I ‑ III.

Winchester, Virginia, United States

Full‑Time / Regular

We are looking for leaders with a bachelor's degree in science, engineering or other technical field. We need you to have 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing organization. You'll also need 3+ years of Six Sigma experience to be successful in this role. Experience facilitating Kaizen events or leading continuous improvement projects in engineering is preferred.

Base Salary Range: $113,000 – $145,000 annually.

This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary.

• Time Off:
  We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance:
  Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match:
  Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  We’ll pick up part of the tab when you’re ready to get the degree.
• Training and
  
  Education:
  
  We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on‑site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program:
  Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program:
  When you make the world’s No. 1 decking brand, you’ll enjoy a discount on the finished product.

Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

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