Manager of Continuous Improvement

About this role

Key Responsibilities • Lead and drive a culture of 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.

Education • Required:  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience • Preferred:  Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Skills & Experience Required: • 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment • Strong Lean manufacturing expertise, including coaching, training, and deployment of CI strategies • Proven success leading continuous improvement initiatives and Lean transformations • 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

Preferred: • 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering • Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement disciplines

Travel Requirement • This role supports both the Lakeland and FPT business and requires approximately   50% travel  between locations.

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