Continuous Improvement Lead

CompoSecure • Somerset, NJ

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About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Lead advances measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost across operational and functional areas. The role leads and facilitates continuous improvement initiatives, uses performance results to identify opportunities, and helps build a problem-solving culture. Core responsibilities include facilitating Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and developing team members.

The Lead plans and conducts Kaizen workshops from charter through implementation of countermeasures; monitors KPIs such as yield, throughput, scrap, cost, quality, and on-time delivery; and works with cross-functional teams to improve results. The role identifies and executes yield-improvement initiatives, collaborates with process engineering, quality assurance, and production operators, and applies Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis to address production inefficiencies and sustain improvements.

As a liaison among manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and product management, the Lead supports product and process improvements while considering customer expectations. The role drives operational excellence aligned with the operating system, leads standard-work setup and waste-reduction efforts, and coaches team members in Lean tools and problem-solving.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience in high-volume production environments.
• Strong background in performance KPI improvements.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong ownership mindset and accountability.
• Strategic and tactical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.
• Effective communication at all levels of the organization.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Ability to develop others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Lean.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and advanced manufacturing analytics.
• Experience facilitating Kaizens.

Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate, and lead Kaizen workshops from charter through implementation of countermeasures.
• Monitor and manage KPIs related to yield, throughput, scrap, cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify and advance improvement opportunities.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute initiatives to improve yield and optimize processes.
• Collaborate with process engineers, quality assurance teams, and operators to address and prevent production inefficiencies.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma techniques, and root cause analysis to define problems and achieve lasting improvements.
• Serve as a liaison among manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and product management.
• Facilitate product and process improvements with consideration for customer expectations.
• Drive operational excellence in alignment with the operating system.
• Lead Kaizen events, standard-work setup, and waste-reduction efforts.
• Coach team members on Lean tools and problem-solving.
• Develop others.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Annual bonus opportunities; the role may be eligible for an annual or quarterly incentive plan based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level