1 month ago

Manager of Continuous Improvement

Lakeland, United States of AmericaMid · 5-10 years

About this role

Key Responsibilities

Lead and drive a culture of Lean and continuous improvement across the Lakeland and FPT business.
Develop and execute site-level RCI strategies aligned with operational goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.
Lead CI planning, training, and value stream initiatives to improve productivity, eliminate waste, and deliver measurable business results.
Partner with site leadership to identify improvement opportunities and quantify cost savings and performance gains.
Facilitate Kaizen events and coach teams on Lean principles, structured problem-solving, and standardized work.
Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor continuous improvement progress and ensure sustainability.
Promote the sharing and replication of best practices across both Lakeland and FPT locations.
Drive organizational change by building capability at all levels and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Skills & Experience

Required:

6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong Lean manufacturing expertise, including coaching, training, and deployment of CI strategies
Proven success leading continuous improvement initiatives and Lean transformations
Formal Lean certification (Lean Engineer, Black Belt, or equivalent)
Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and sustain improvements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on business results
Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred:

8+ years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering
Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement disciplines

Travel Requirement

This role supports both the Lakeland and FPT business and requires approximately 50% travel between locations.

H1B sponsor likely