Continuous Improvement Leader: Elevate Operations Excellence

IPG; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader in our Operations department. This exempt salaried role leads the IPS, coordinating with site and corporate teams to drive major process improvements across manufacturing sites.

The candidate brings a strong engineering background, 5+ years of CI experience, and proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma tools to optimize value streams and improve performance. A Master’s degree is preferred, with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering is required; a Master’s in a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of successful continuous improvement experience in manufacturing with strong project management and analytical skills.
• Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma training is preferred.
• Experience deploying 5S, Visual Management, Value-Stream Mapping, and problem-solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Intertape Performance System (IPS) to drive site-wide continuous improvement.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact initiatives with site leadership.
• Execute CI projects; support sponsors and process owners to completion.
• Provide leadership for all CI activities and align with value streams.
• Coordinate with Corporate IPS CI Pillar Team to ensure strategic alignment.
• Drive change management and effective communication within the site.
• Collaborate with site and corporate engineering to meet daily manufacturing needs and strategic goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team coordination

Problem solving

Eng. background

MS Office proficiency

Lean Six Sigma

Time management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

IPG is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader in our Operations department. This exempt salaried role leads the IPS, coordinating with site and corporate teams to drive major process improvements across manufacturing sites.

The candidate brings a strong engineering background, 5+ years of CI experience, and proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma tools to optimize value streams and improve performance. A Master’s degree is preferred, with excellent leadership and communication skills.