Continuous Improvement Leader (Only On W2 - Onsite)

Performix; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Performix is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader for an onsite, 6-month contract in Fairfield, OH. You will drive end-to-end Lean initiatives across front-end and core processes, leading Kaizen events, and deploying smart factory solutions.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, productivity gains, and sustaining the Production System through targeted action plans. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of Lean and Production System experience, strong project management, and proficient MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, or Supply Chain required.
• Extensive Lean Manufacturing tools experience and Kaizen methods.
• 4+ years with Production Systems and agile project management.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and change-management skills.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement strategy from tendering to delivery.
• Animate improvements on plant operations based on Client Performance.
• Lead/sponsor Kaizen events and cross-functional actions.
• Deploy smart factory solutions in the plant.
• Define annual productivity plans and track direct labor gains.
• Report productivity metrics to support functions using standard tools.
• Drive sustainability of SPS at plant level and expand skills.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain

Tools

Lean Tools

Kaizen

5S

Value Stream Mapping

SMED

Visual management

MS Office

Job description

Continuous Improvement Leader (Only On W2 - Onsite)

Contract | Performix | United States

Posted On 08/12/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 5+ years

City Fairfield

State/Province Ohio

45014

Job Description

Job Description:

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Leader

Contract: 6 months (targeting mid-September start date)

Location: Onsite M-F

What will you do?

• Lead the continuous Improvement strategy: The person is in charge of the continuous improvement of the whole process, both in Front-end & Core, i.e. from tendering to delivery.
• Animate the continuous improvement on operational processes in plant based on Client Performance.
• Challenge, follow Kaizen events and in some cases lead some of them.
• Smart factories: Lead the deployment of the smart factory solutions in plant: The point of contact of the IPM and global smart factory leader.
• Productivity: Define yearly actions plan to build the productivity.
• Follow productivity action plan and ensure achievement of the Direct Labor Productivity target.
• Report the Direct Labor Productivity to support functions by using standard tools and processes.
• Ensure the transversal animation to get sustainability of client Production System (SPS) level in the plant (including implementation of actions plans driven by SPS assessment).
• Ensure the growing skills at all levels in the factory on the principles of manufacturing excellence.
• Manage the plant Value Stream Mapping (current & future state) and lead the continuous improvement of Product Lead Time by animating transversal actions plan at plant level.
• Ensure the implementation of the concept of green / red, principles of SPS, architecture lines, Short Interval Management, Material Providing & Handling.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain or relevant field.
• Extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing Tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Visual management, Kaizen etc.) is required.
• 4+ years of experience with any type of Production Systems (Ex: Toyota Production systems or any other similar systems).
• Extensive experience with Agile Methodologies/Project Management.
• Ability to set overall priorities and form action plans to implement & monitor for results.
• Experience with cost saving projects for a manufacturing plant.
• Experience in industrial mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
• Ability to interact and lead others in a collaborative environment.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem solving, project management and communication skills.
• Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process. Lead by influence.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint & Excel) is a requirement.

Requirements

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain or relevant field.
• Extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing Tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Visual management, Kaizen etc.) is required.
• 4+ years of experience with any type of Production Systems (Ex: Toyota Production systems or any other similar systems).
• Extensive experience with Agile Methodologies/Project Management.
• Ability to set overall priorities and form action plans to implement & monitor for results.
• Experience with cost saving projects for a manufacturing plant.
• Experience in industrial mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
• Ability to interact and lead others in a collaborative environment.Strong leadership, interpersonal, problem solving, project management and communication skills.
• Experience with change management principles and demonstrated ability to drive and manage the change process. Lead by influence.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint & Excel) is a requirement.