Process Improvement Manager
About The Position
Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us. The Process Improvement Manager leads a team responsible for driving continuous improvement across the Stuttgart facility. This role partners with cross-functional leaders to identify performance gaps, analyze current processes, and implement sustainable improvements that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The manager utilizes Lean Six Sigma and data-driven problem-solving to support business objectives, improve process capability, and strengthen daily operational performance. This position works closely with senior leadership to promote a culture of continuous improvement and ensure alignment with overall business strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement.
- Strong working knowledge of Lean tools (VSM, 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, problem-solving).
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, SPC).
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering measurable improvement results.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in HVAC, high-mix manufacturing, or metal assembly environments.
- Experience on lean transformation – 5 years
- Coaching experience in continuous improvement or Lean practices.
- Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Directly manage and develop a small CI team.
- Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to identify and close process gaps.
- Analyze workflows, identify improvement opportunities, and implement optimized solutions.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root-cause analysis, and standardized work improvements.
- Track project impact and communicate results to site leadership.
- Coach leaders and teams on Lean principles and best practices.
- Support the deployment of daily management practices, problem-solving tools, and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers when needed to support improvement projects.
Benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- prescription drug coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- short-term disability insurance
- 8 weeks paid birthing leave
- 2 weeks paid bonding leave
- life and long-term disability insurance
- 12 days paid time off
- 2 paid well-being days
- 1 paid volunteer day
- 12 paid holidays
- 3 floating holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
