Continuous Improvement Leader | Lean & Six Sigma Expert

AkzoNobel; High Point (NC); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with HSA

Dental/Vision/Life

Annual bonus

401K match

Generous vacation

Parental leave

Hybrid work

Diversity networks

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Referral bonus

Job summary

AkzoNobel in North Carolina seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager II to lead CI programs across manufacturing sites. You will coach engineers, deliver DMAIC projects, and champion Lean methods to improve safety, quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include directing a CI team, deploying ALPS and data-driven tools (VSM, Ishikawa, SPC), and developing site leaders through the CI curriculum. A strong background in chemical/process engineering is required.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in process engineering, project engineering, CI and coatings manufacturing.
• Bachelor degree in Engineering (Chemical, process, etc.).
• CI expert with 6+ years of experience in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work and manage the process engineers, project engineers, CI Specialist, and trainer.
• Deliver projects (DMAIC) within budget and schedule.
• Develop and deploy Lean philosophies like A3 and Hoshin.
• Develop data driven projects utilizing tools like VSM, Ishikawa, SPC, Heijunka, SIPOC Diagram, boxplot and FMEA.
• Perform Hazard Studies (PHAPro proficiency).

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Coaching

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Influencing

Education

Chemical engineering degree

Tools

Minitab

Job description

AkzoNobel in North Carolina seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager II to lead CI programs across manufacturing sites. You will coach engineers, deliver DMAIC projects, and champion Lean methods to improve safety, quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities include directing a CI team, deploying ALPS and data-driven tools (VSM, Ishikawa, SPC), and developing site leaders through the CI curriculum. A strong background in chemical/process engineering is required.