Continuous Improvement Coach

Lear Corporation•Hammond, IN

About The Position

As a member of the Continuous Improvement team, the Continuous Improvement Coach drives Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the plant. The role partners with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement sustainable improvements, and build organizational capability in Lean principles and structured problem solving.

Requirements

Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to analyze operational data and translate findings into actionable improvement plans.
Experience developing KPIs, scorecards, dashboards, and performance management systems.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, OEE, and operational excellence principles.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience facilitating Kaizen events and leading plant-wide improvement initiatives.
Previous manufacturing leadership or production supervision experience.
Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable cost savings, productivity improvements, and waste reduction results.

Responsibilities

Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing plant using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Drive cross-functional process improvement projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and equipment performance.
Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S, visual management, and other Lean Manufacturing activities.
Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate waste, reduce losses, and optimize plant performance.
Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and performance management systems to support data-driven decision making.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to implement sustainable improvements.
Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) initiatives to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
Create, document, and sustain standardized processes and standard work procedures.
Coach employees on Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Promote a culture of operational excellence, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.