Continuous Improvement Leader | Lean & Process Innovation

IPG; Chatham (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG in Virginia (USA) seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive IPS initiatives across manufacturing sites, leading the development and deployment of lean methodologies and value-stream improvements. You will partner with site leadership, engineering, and corporate teams to deliver measurable performance gains, implement 5S and problem-solving tools, and mentor teams toward breakthrough goals.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years of experience, and a passion for

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of successful continuous improvement experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Lean manufacturing Six Sigma training preferred.
• Experience deploying 5S, Visual Communication, Value-Stream Mapping, and problem solving tools.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the site leadership team to identify and prioritize high impact initiatives that will provide a step-change improvement within the site.
• Assure execution of continuous improvement projects, supporting project sponsors or process owners in their successful completion.
• Provide site leadership for all continuous improvement activities within all areas of the organization and drive clear linkage of activities to the value stream.
• Implement and maintain a mechanism to sustain the progress as the site gains experience with these methodologies.
• Drive alignment and effectiveness of continuous improvement activities with the corporate strategies, plans and objectives through close coordination of activity with the Corporate IPS CI Pillar Team.
• Lead high impact initiatives as assigned, incorporating the principles of continuous improvement, a value stream approach, and the voice of the customer as appropriate to the specific objectives of the initiative.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Master degree preferred

Tools

5S

Visual Communication

Value-Stream Mapping

Problem solving tools

Job description

IPG in Virginia (USA) seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive IPS initiatives across manufacturing sites, leading the development and deployment of lean methodologies and value-stream improvements. You will partner with site leadership, engineering, and corporate teams to deliver measurable performance gains, implement 5S and problem-solving tools, and mentor teams toward breakthrough goals.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 5+ years of experience, and a passion for