CI Project Lead: Lean Six Sigma & Process Improvement

Carlisle Construction Materials; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlisle Operating System (COS) drives continuous improvement across CCM. The CI Project Manager leads lean initiatives, partners with plant management and business leaders to scope, manage and realize CI projects, and uses Six Sigma tools to improve process control and efficiency.

Travel is 20-40%, typically Monday–Friday 8 hours, with flexibility as required by customer and business needs; strong analytical, communication and training skills are essential for coaching teams and sustaining

Qualifications

• Proficient understanding of Lean tools such as value stream mapping, 5S, TPM, and DMAIC.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, business systems, and customer expectations.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective project and time management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP, Minitab, and Wonderware.
• Ability to identify, scope, and execute multiple improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI projects and drive the CI journey and maturity within CCM.
• Cascade goals and prioritize initiatives to support business objectives.
• Track and report project savings and manage CI pipeline.
• Apply lean tools to manufacturing or business processes to identify improvements.
• Perform root cause analysis to reduce process variation.
• Utilize statistical analysis and software to evaluate manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate multiple teams and projects to sustain improvements across locations.
• Update standards and improve training on CI standards.
• Partner with leadership to align CI with business needs and share best practices.
• Lead Kaizen events and coach CCM employees on Lean tools.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

MS Office

SAP

Minitab

Wonderware

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Associate’s degree in Operations or related field

Equivalency: Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Purchasing, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Masters or MBA (preferred)

Lean Champion Certification (preferred)

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Minitab

Wonderware

Job description

The Carlisle Operating System (COS) drives continuous improvement across CCM. The CI Project Manager leads lean initiatives, partners with plant management and business leaders to scope, manage and realize CI projects, and uses Six Sigma tools to improve process control and efficiency.

Travel is 20-40%, typically Monday–Friday 8 hours, with flexibility as required by customer and business needs; strong analytical, communication and training skills are essential for coaching teams and sustaining