Continuous Improvement Coach

Lear Corporation; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Hammond, IN is seeking a Continuous Improvement Coach to lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives across the plant. You will partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement sustained improvements, and build organizational capability in Lean principles and structured problem solving.

The role drives Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S and visual management, analyzes data, and develops KPI dashboards to enable data-driven decisions, aiming to improve

Qualifications

• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to analyze operational data and translate findings into actionable improvement plans.
• Experience developing KPIs, scorecards, dashboards, and performance management systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drives cross-functional process improvement projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and equipment performance.
• Facilitates Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S, visual management, and other Lean activities.
• Analyzes operational data to identify improvement opportunities, eliminates waste, reduces losses, and optimizes plant performance.
• Develops and maintains KPIs, dashboards, and performance management systems to support data-driven decision making.
• Partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to implement sustainable improvements.
• Supports TPM and OEE initiatives to improve equipment reliability and uptime.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / related field

Tools

Kaizen events

5S

TPM

OEE

Job description

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We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.

A path to a better career. A better future.

Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.

Are you ready for a better career? A better future?

Job Description

As a member of the Continuous Improvement team, the Continuous Improvement Coach is responsible for driving Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the plant. This role partners with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement sustainable improvements, and build organizational capability in Lean principles and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

Leads and sustains continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing plant utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

• Drives cross-functional process improvement projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and equipment performance
• Facilitates Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S, visual management, and other Lean Manufacturing activities
• Analyzes operational data to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate waste, reduce losses, and optimize plant performance
• Develops and maintains KPIs, dashboards, and performance management systems to support data-driven decision making
• Partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to implement sustainable improvements
• Supports Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) initiatives to improve equipment reliability and uptime
• Creates, documents, and sustains standardized processes and standard work procedures
• Coaches employees on Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Promotes a culture of operational excellence, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the organization

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience Requirements

• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to analyze operational data and translate findings into actionable improvement plans
• Experience developing KPIs, scorecards, dashboards, and performance management systems
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, OEE, and operational excellence principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events and leading plant-wide improvement initiatives
• Previous manufacturing leadership or production supervision experience
• Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable cost savings, productivity improvements, and waste reduction results

Location Code: 0025

Nearest Major Market: Gary
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago