Continuous Improvement Leader – Lean & Six Sigma

Putzmeister America, Inc.; Sturtevant (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

HSA incentives

FSA plans

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Putzmeister America, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead strategic initiatives across the organization, optimizing efficiency, reducing waste, and boosting performance across departments.

You will act as a change agent, combining data analysis with leadership to foster a culture of ongoing operational excellence. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to keep the organization agile,

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously.
• Problem-solving ability to address issues/challenges swiftly and efficiently
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams
• Analytical skills to assess performance metrics and identify opportunities for process improvement

Responsibilities

• Manage high-impact projects from inception to completion, often using lean methodologies.
• Develop and execute organization-wide CI plans aligned with long-term business goals and KPI’s.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to promote continuous improvement principles and engage employees at all levels.
• Collaborate with department leaders and team members to design and implement improvement initiatives that align with organizational goals.
• Establish and track metrics to measure the impact of improvements, ensuring changes are sustainable and deliver measurable ROI.
• Drive a culture of proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Ensure company policies are adhered to and enforced equitably
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

Six Sigma

5S

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Putzmeister America, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead strategic initiatives across the organization, optimizing efficiency, reducing waste, and boosting performance across departments.

You will act as a change agent, combining data analysis with leadership to foster a culture of ongoing operational excellence. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to keep the organization agile,