Continuous Improvement Leader

IDEX•Rohnert Park, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Leader plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement and problem solving across the IDEX Health and Sciences organization focused on our Rohnert Park, CA, Oak Harbor, WA, and Kawaguchi, JPN facilities. This role leads initiatives focused on improving productivity and quality, reducing waste, and optimizing end-to-end processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, servant leader with deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and change management, capable of influencing teams and delivering measurable improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
Ten plus years of experience in manufacturing operations with a focus on continuous improvement.
Proven success in leading and guiding teams of professionals through change and CI initiatives in a plant or matrixed environment.
Significant experience in a matrixed organizational structure executing cross-functional initiatives.
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, SMED, and other CI tools.
Knowledge of financial modeling to establish value propositions using these tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab).
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present to all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Graduate-level acumen preferred (e.g. MBA).
Tool and die, machining, and assembly experience is a plus.
Train-the-trainer experience preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or related certification
PMP or Agile Project Management

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams to execute process improvement projects across manufacturing and commercial operations.
Train our workforce from frontline employees to leaders in CI methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
Facilitate kaizen events, root cause analysis, and value stream mapping to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
Develop and implement a continuous improvement roadmap for site(s).
Serve as a key business partner and thought leader for the organization.
Support capital projects and new product introductions with process optimization strategies.
Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous learning throughout the organization.