Manager, Continuous Improvement

The role involves driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, distribution, and field locations, focusing on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.

Location: Georgia

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance at assigned locations.
• Partner with manufacturing, branch, and field leadership to identify process inefficiencies and implement data-driven solutions.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and other Lean improvement workshops.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to analyze processes, identify root causes, and drive measurable improvements.
• Support deployment and adoption of standardized Operational Excellence tools, processes, and best practices across sites.
• Develop, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure impact of improvement initiatives.
• Provide coaching and training to site leaders and associates on continuous improvement principles and tools.
• Drive change management efforts to ensure sustained adoption of process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share best practices and replicate successful improvements across locations.
• Support or mentor Lean practitioners or Green Belts as needed.

Requirements

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
• Generally, 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.