Continuous Improvement Manager

kdc/one•New Albany, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

KDC is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Manager for its kdc/one Columbus facility. The role leads shop-floor improvement efforts, eliminates waste, and helps build a culture in which continuous improvement is part of everyday work. The manager coaches teams, facilitates improvement events, and uses data to achieve sustainable results across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and employee engagement. The position partners with site leadership to align improvement work with business goals and supports equipment reliability and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of hands-on Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven success leading Kaizens, RIEs, and shop-floor improvement activities.
Strong Lean toolkit, including value stream mapping, standard work, visual management, TPM, and problem solving.
Coaching mindset and ability to influence at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Lean certification.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and engagement.
Plan and facilitate Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and problem-solving workshops.
Coach leaders and teams in Lean tools, loss analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
Create and maintain visual management, standard work, and value stream maps.
Partner with site leadership to build and execute a continuous improvement roadmap aligned with business goals.
Support equipment reliability and efficiency through TPM and maintenance improvement efforts.
Drive employee engagement by making continuous improvement practical, visible, and engaging.
Track results, celebrate successes, and ensure improvements are sustained.