CI Leader: Lean Six Sigma & Plant Optimization

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The CI Manager at Maker’s Pride, LLC is responsible for driving sustainable process improvements and a culture of continuous improvement across the plant. You will lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives, coach leaders, and work with plant leadership to deliver breakthroughs in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

You will analyze complex ERP and plant data, manage multiple improvement projects concurrently, and foster an engaged, high‑performing team while partnering with the Plant Manager on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or operations.
• 3+ years leading Continuous Improvement departments or functions.
• 5+ years in a high-speed manufacturing environment; Food/CPG preferred.
• 2+ years of people leadership experience preferred.
• Strong project management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, develop, coach, and execute improvement action plans based on size and complexity.
• Owner, driver, and facilitator of Lean Six Sigma improvements to drive site improvements.
• Driver of Maker’s Pride Performance System for the plant; monitor performance and coach leaders.
• Teach, coach, and mentor teams on CI mindset and methodologies.
• Build an engaged, high-performing work environment across the plant.
• Manage multiple complex improvement projects concurrently.
• Analyze ERP and plant data to transform opportunities into action.
• Support Plant Manager to drive Lean cultural change throughout the plant.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Change agent

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Business or Operations)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Excel

ERP

Job description

The CI Manager at Maker’s Pride, LLC is responsible for driving sustainable process improvements and a culture of continuous improvement across the plant. You will lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives, coach leaders, and work with plant leadership to deliver breakthroughs in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale.

You will analyze complex ERP and plant data, manage multiple improvement projects concurrently, and foster an engaged, high‑performing team while partnering with the Plant Manager on