Continuous Improvement Leader: Manufacturing Excellence

Itape; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence at the Bardstown site. You will lead the IPS program, engage frontline teams, and align improvement projects with the site's goals to achieve measurable step-change results.

The role requires a solid engineering background, at least five years in manufacturing CI, and proven project leadership with lean/Six Sigma expertise. You will collaborate with site and corporate engineering and participate in change management

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related field; Master degree is a plus.
• 5 years of successful continuous improvement experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Continuous improvement experience required; lean manufacturing Six Sigma training preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize high impact site initiatives and align them with site goals.
• Execute CI projects, supporting sponsors and process owners.
• Provide site leadership for CI activities and link to the value stream.
• Sustain progress and incorporate learnings into IPS across the site.
• Coordinate CI efforts with the Corporate IPS Pillar Team and engineering.
• Lead change management processes as initiatives progress.
• Engage with engineering to align with daily manufacturing needs.

Skills

project management

leadership

communication

time management

teamwork

Six Sigma

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Master degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IPG is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence at the Bardstown site. You will lead the IPS program, engage frontline teams, and align improvement projects with the site's goals to achieve measurable step-change results.

The role requires a solid engineering background, at least five years in manufacturing CI, and proven project leadership with lean/Six Sigma expertise. You will collaborate with site and corporate engineering and participate in change management