Regional Continuous Improvement Manager, West

JB Poindexter & Co • Janesville, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for the deployment and execution of the PLPS (Pondexter Lean Production System) in a region made up of approximately six plants. This position is responsible for understanding the current process state, identifying efficiency/improvement opportunities, then leading cross-functional team members to drive process improvements tied to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of the business utilizing Lean and Continuous Improvement principles and tools. Operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this position demands both strategic thinking and a hands-on approach. Depending on business needs, the manager is expected to work directly on the shop floor to lead, implement, and sustain process improvements at the point of impact. Focus areas include but are not limited to; cycle time and lead time reduction, root cause analysis through PDCA, process re-designs that result in the reduction of the number of steps and eliminate other forms of process waste, productivity improvements, visual management implementation, standard work definition, etc. Automation opportunities will be identified, documented, and applied where necessary. The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager will also teach and apply Lean & CI principles to achieve self-sustaining processes. Regions include: West: WI/TX/CA/AZ/OR; East: PA/CT/OH/FL/GA/Canada;.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in Discrete manufacturing, applying Lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools
• 5+ years’ work experience in Lean & Continuous Improvement activities and financial calculation of savings, budget forecasting, ROI calculation and ration analysis.
• 5+ year of experience in the implementation of a visual factory (visual management), displaying real time information for team members and management staff
• Trained in Lean Six Sigma Principles (5S, Waste Reduction, Error/Mistake Proofing, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, VSM, KAIZEN, Lead Time Reduction)
• Strong analytical skills and extensive experience in financial calculations of savings and return of the investment
• Experience in operational performance evaluation (Efficiency/Productivity/Utilization)
• Ability to travel 50% to 75%.

Nice To Haves

• Lean certification
• Six Sigma Certified (Green or Black Belt)
• Automotive or Aerospace experience
• Experience developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards (or similar tools) to visualize KPIs, track performance, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel (advanced formulas, Power Query, VBA) and/or Minitab for statistical analysis and process improvement.
• Working knowledge of CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) to support layout optimization, line balancing, and facility design improvements.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or ERP systems for production tracking and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Document current processes and propose improvements through Kaizen events, VSMs, and problem-solving tools.
• Standardize processes across various business units, developing Standard Operating Procedures, work standards, 5S activities, displaying manufacturing KPIs across all plants.
• Implement process management/improvement initiatives following Lean & CI principle.
• Create new self-sustaining processes and tracking systems through the appropriate manufacturing KPIs, Kaizen activities and savings.
• Assist in training Lean & CI principles to line staff and other team members in the use of tools and methodologies as part of the improvement project execution
• Lead process changes, improvements, value stream mapping, financial savings calculation and validation
• Champion communication across the manufacturing plants and between Morgan and its parent company
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional teams to achieve Kaizen objectives
• Increase workflow efficiency and productivity through line balancing and waste elimination.
• Mentor employees as they apply Lean methodology to problem solving and project execution
• Publish progress reports
• Follow and comply with all Environmental Health & Safety policies

What This Job Offers

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