Continuous Improvement Leader

CyberCoders; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Leader to drive Lean, CI and process-improvement programs across our manufacturing operations. The Continuous Improvement Leader will own Lean, CI and process-improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality and safety.

The role requires Green Belt certification and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results across multiple manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma required; Black Belt preferred.
• 5+ years of CI experience in manufacturing with proven project leadership.
• Strong Lean principles and DMAIC, Kaizen, VSM, 5S, standardized work.
• Proven track record delivering measurable outcomes (OEE, cycle time, safety).
• Excellent communication and change management; cross-functional leadership.
• Proficient in data analysis tools (Minitab, Excel) and KPI visualization.
• Travel between manufacturing sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy CI and Lean strategies across sites.
• Lead cross-functional teams in problem-solving to deliver improvements.
• Plan and manage CI projects from identification to sustainment.
• Use KPIs to identify opportunities, track progress, report results.
• Facilitate value stream mapping, 5S and kaizen events to reduce waste.
• Create and deliver Lean/CI training, including Green Belt coaching.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain.
• Manage change with stakeholder alignment and control plans.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineering/Operations degree

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Process mapping software

Job description

Continuous Improvement Leader

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Leader to lead operational excellence initiatives across our manufacturing operations. The Continuous Improvement Leader will own and drive Lean, CI and process-improvement programs to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality and safety. This role requires a proven track record in manufacturing environments, Green Belt certification, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy CI and Lean strategies aligned with business objectives to drive operational excellence across manufacturing sites.
• Lead, mentor and coach cross-functional teams in problem-solving methodologies (e.g., DMAIC, PDCA) to deliver sustainable process improvements.
• Plan and manage CI projects from identification through implementation and sustainment, ensuring projects deliver expected benefits (cost, quality, lead time, safety).
• Use data analysis and performance metrics (KPIs) to identify improvement opportunities, track progress, and report results to leadership.
• Facilitate value stream mapping, kaizen events, 5S, waste elimination, standardized work, and other Lean tools to improve flow and reduce variation.
• Develop training materials and deliver Lean/CI training programs, including Green Belt coaching and certification support for team members.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to ensure improvements are integrated and sustained within daily operations.
• Manage change by building stakeholder alignment, communicating benefits, and implementing control plans to prevent backsliding.

Qualifications

• Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma (required) Black Belt preferred.
• 5+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated success leading CI projects.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, CI methodologies, DMAIC, kaizen, value stream mapping, 5S, and standardized work.
• Proven experience delivering operational excellence initiatives with measurable outcomes (OEE, cycle time, first-pass yield, safety metrics).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing at all organizational levels, with excellent communication and change-management skills.
• Proficient in data analysis and improvement tools (Minitab, Excel, process mapping software) and comfortable using KPIs and visual management.
• Bachelors degree in engineering, industrial engineering, operations management, or related field preferred; or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel between manufacturing sites as required.

Benefits

• Vacation/PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k