Continuous Improvement (Lean) Leader

Kawneer; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic is seeking a Continuous Improvement (Lean) Leader to join Kawneer Business in Springdale, AR. The role focuses on applying Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen methods, and structured problem solving to drive operational excellence across the facility.

The CI Leader will coach, motivate, and enable change agents while building Lean capabilities and leading strategic improvement initiatives that support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing principles experience
• Kaizen methodologies
• Structured problem-solving skills
• Change-management experience

Responsibilities

• Lead operational excellence initiatives across the facility to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and reduce costs
• Coach and develop Lean capabilities across teams including leadership, engineering, maintenance, and support functions
• Partner with plant leadership to establish sustainable management systems and drive strategic improvements

Job description

Arconic is currently in search of a Continuous Improvement (Lean) Leaderto join our Kawneer Business in Springdale, AR.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Job Summary:

The Continuous Improvement (Lean) Leader is responsible for driving operational excellence initiatives throughout the facility by applying Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen methodologies, and structured problem-solving techniques. This role partners closely with plant leadership, supervisors, engineering, maintenance, and support functions to eliminate waste, improve productivity, reduce costs, enhance quality, and establish sustainable management systems.

The CI Leader serves as a coach, facilitator, and change agent while building Lean capabilities across the organization and leading strategic and tactical improvement initiatives that support business objectives.