Continuous Improvement Leader

Paragon Medical; Texas; Presencial; USD 120 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Paragon Medical seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence across multiple manufacturing facilities. You will deploy Lean, CI, and performance management techniques, coaching leaders and teams to reduce waste, improve quality, and boost productivity.

This role requires strong facilitation, data analysis, and collaboration with site leadership. You will partner with General Managers to develop roadmaps, standardize practices, and ensure sustainable gains while traveling

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing, operations, Lean, or continuous improvement experience.
• Demonstrated success leading Lean transformation or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events and process improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, labor productivity, quality systems, and operational metrics.
• Experience working with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel extensively to support multiple locations.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting automation
• Experience implementing operational management systems and KPI scorecards.
• Prior leadership or management experience.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with General Managers and site leadership teams to evaluate performance and identify CI opportunities.
• Lead Lean initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and process-improvement workshops.
• Collaborate with Automation Engineers to find productivity improvements and automation opportunities.
• Develop and execute site-specific operational improvement roadmaps.
• Drive standardization of best practices and work methods across facilities.
• Analyze KPIs to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities.
• Coach plant leadership on Lean and problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to sustain gains and drive projects to completion.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement culture across the organization.
• Support replication of improvements across locations.
• Present progress and results to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and Microsoft Power BI.

Conhecimentos

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Facilitation

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decisions

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Ferramentas

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Leader to join MW Precision Components!

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Leader is responsible for driving operational excellence initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities through the deployment of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and performance management methodologies. This role partners closely with the Automation Engineer’s, General Managers, and site leadership teams to identify improvement opportunities, reduce waste, increase productivity, improve quality, and enhance overall operational performance. The Continuous Improvement Leader serves as a change agent, coaching leaders and employees in Lean principles while creating sustainable systems and processes that deliver measurable business results. This is a highly collaborative, travel-intensive role requiring strong facilitation, analytical, and leadership skills.

• Partner with General Managers and site leadership teams to evaluate operational performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, process improvement workshops, and problem-solving activities.
• Work alongside the Automation Engineer’s to identify opportunities where process improvements and automation solutions can improve productivity and reduce labor content.
• Support the development and execution of site-specific operational improvement roadmaps.
• Drive standardization of best practices, work methods, and operational processes across facilities.
• Analyze operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.
• Coach and mentor plant leadership teams on Lean principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.
• Implement and sustain Lean systems including, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kaizen, etc.
• Establish measurable improvement targets and track project results.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects and ensure sustainability of gains achieved.
• Promote a culture of accountability, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Support integration and replication of successful improvements across multiple locations.
• Ensure all improvement initiatives align with safety, quality, and operational objectives.
• Prepare and present progress updates, project results, and performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation and workshop leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and influence without direct authority.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational improvements to financial results.
• Effective project management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to coach leaders and frontline teams through process and cultural transformation.
• Experience developing and implementing sustainable operating systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power BI, and data analysis tools.

Education & Experience:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of manufacturing, operations, Lean, or continuous improvement experience.
• Demonstrated success leading Lean transformation or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events and process improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, labor productivity, quality systems, and operational metrics.
• Experience working directly with plant leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel extensively to support multiple manufacturing locations.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting automation
• Experience implementing operational management systems and KPI scorecards.
• Prior leadership or management experience.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily sedentary work involving prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mouse use, and handling documents.
• Visual acuity required to read computer screens, printed materials, and digital devices.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office environment.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of light items such as files, office supplies, or a laptop (typically up to 10–20 pounds).
• Regular communication through speaking and hearing in person, by phone, and during virtual meetings.

Travel Required

Yes . 50-60% Travel is required

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