Manager of Continuous Improvement
On-site · Lakeland, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lead and drive Lean and continuous improvement across the Lakeland and FPT business. Develop and execute site-level RCI strategies aligned with operational goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People. Lead CI planning, training, and value stream initiatives to improve productivity, eliminate waste, and deliver measurable business results. Partner with site leadership to identify improvement opportunities and quantify cost savings and performance gains. Facilitate Kaizen events and coach teams on Lean principles, structured problem-solving, and standardized work. Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor continuous improvement progress and ensure sustainability. Promote the sharing and replication of best practices across both Lakeland and FPT locations. Drive organizational change by building capability at all levels and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning. Travel approximately 50% between Lakeland, FL and FPT locations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong Lean manufacturing expertise, including coaching, training, and deployment of CI strategies
- Formal Lean certification (Lean Engineer, Black Belt, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and sustain improvements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on business results
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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