MB Manager, Continuous Improvement
About The Position
For more than 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. We are the #1 manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America, and our associates produce the most comprehensive portfolio of superior cabinetry products for the kitchen, bath and other parts of the home. Come see why our associates love working at MasterBrand. Position Summary The Manager, Continuous Improvement is responsible for leading the deployment and sustainment of the MasterBrand Business System (MBS) across a mid-size manufacturing organization. The role partners with the General Manager and functional leaders to improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, cost, and associate engagement through structured problem solving, Lean methodologies, leadership coaching, and measurable process improvements. Organizational Relationship Reports to: General Manager or Site Leader Direct reports: Recommended for a mid-size organization: 1 to 3 CI Specialists, Engineers, or Technicians, depending on plant complexity and deployment maturity Primary Purpose Create a sustainable culture in which leaders and associates: Use MBS tools to solve business problems. Make decisions based on data and facts. Improve their own work instead of waiting for CI to solve problems. Convert strategic priorities into measurable, executable initiatives. Sustain gains through clear ownership, Standard Work, visual controls, and leadership follow-up.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Five or more years of experience in manufacturing, operations, Lean, or Continuous Improvement.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating Kaizen events and structured problem-solving activities.
- Experience coaching leaders and cross-functional teams.
- Experience establishing baselines, analyzing data, and tracking measurable results.
- Strong project-management, facilitation, presentation, and change-leadership skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI, Project, or Visio.
- Ability to communicate effectively with frontline associates, technical professionals, managers, and senior leaders.
Nice To Haves
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
- Lean leadership, Kaizen facilitation, or MBS tool certification.
- Project-management or change-management certification.
- Experience leading CI deployment in a mid-size manufacturing operation.
- Experience validating financial benefits with Finance.
- Experience developing facilitators, Lean leaders, or CI specialists.
- Bilingual English and Spanish capability when supporting cross-border or Mexico and Texas operations.
Responsibilities
- Champion the MasterBrand Business System
- Lead Strategic Improvement Planning
- Facilitate Lean and CI Activities
- Deliver Measurable Business Results
- Build Organizational Capability
- Establish and Sustain Daily Management
- Ensure Sustainment and Process Discipline
- Lead and Develop the CI Team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
