Continuous Improvement & Lean Process Leader

Adient plc; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Disability Life and AD&D Insurance

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Adient plc is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Process Manager to lead plant-wide lean initiatives, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. You will guide Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste reduction while coaching leaders in Lean and problem‑solving methodologies.

The role requires strong project management, excellent communication, and change management capabilities to sustain long-term improvements across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Strong project management, facilitation, and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and change management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement strategy and roadmap for the plant.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Drive KPI improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.
• Coach leaders and employees on Lean and problem-solving methodologies.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase productivity and reduce operating costs.
• Develop standard work and sustainment processes to ensure long-term results.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR teams.
• Monitor project progress and communicate results to leadership.
• ODS update.
• Implement process change supported by Material, launch, OPS, Maintenance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Facilitation

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Adient plc is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Process Manager to lead plant-wide lean initiatives, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. You will guide Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste reduction while coaching leaders in Lean and problem‑solving methodologies.

The role requires strong project management, excellent communication, and change management capabilities to sustain long-term improvements across multiple functions.