Continuous Improvement Manager

The Regional CI Manager is responsible for leading Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout the facilities. This role supports site operations in the development, planning, and execution of Lean strategies that align operational improvements with strategic business objectives of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Cash Management.

The position serves as a key change leader and facilitator across the organization, partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams reporting directly to the Global Director of Continuous Improvement.

• Develop and execute the site’s CI strategy to achieve objectives in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, profitability, and waste reduction.
• Facilitate and coach the implementation of Lean Daily Management and continuous improvement systems throughout the facility.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and training to all levels of the organization on Lean methodologies, tools, problem solving, and continuous improvement practices.
• Identify, prioritize, plan, and implement Lean and Continuous Improvement projects based on business needs, KPI performance, cost-benefit opportunities, productivity impacts, and strategic objectives.
• Facilitate Kaizen and Lean events across the facility and, where applicable, across sites.
• Coordinate and direct improvement projects, develop detailed plans, establishing objectives, and integrating technical and operational activities.
• Support management and cross-functional decision-making by providing data-driven analysis, recommendations, and improvement strategies.
• Drive sustainable improvements by establishing appropriate metrics, accountability, standard work, and follow-up processes.

The successful candidate should demonstrate extensive knowledge and practical application of Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including:

• Results-oriented leadership style with strong influence and change-management capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Extensive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate, coach, influence, and develop cross-functional teams.
• Strong decision-making, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturing safety.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and synthesize complex operational data from multiple sources.
• Ability to translate data and performance indicators into actionable improvement plans.
• Ability to lead organizational change and establish a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Microsoft Access and Microsoft Project experience is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master’s degree preferred.
• Significant experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or a comparable manufacturing improvement system such as TPS or DBS.
• Experience leading organizational change and continuous-improvement transformations.
• Previous Project and Operations management experience preferred.
• Medical and/or aerospace manufacturing experience is a plus.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position frequently.
• Must be able to move about the inside of the facility frequently.
• Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as written materials and product/process defects constantly.

• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% or more, as required.

Tecomet is an equal opportunity employer, including M/W/Vets/Disabled.