Continuous Improvement Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

HSA/FSA options

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a high-tech manufacturing organization in the Dallas area to identify a Continuous Improvement Leader who will drive operational excellence, Lean transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.

This position collaborates with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing to eliminate waste, improve performance, and build a culture of continuous improvement through Kaizen events and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing operations experience focusing on Lean and process improvement.
• Lean Certification required.
• Experience leading Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Hands-on experience extracting and analyzing data from SAP.
• Strong knowledge of Kanban, JIT, cellular manufacturing and One-Piece Flow.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site's Lean Manufacturing expert and trusted advisor for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and execute Lean roadmaps that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams focused on operational excellence and process improvement.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops across the organization.
• Train and coach employees at all levels on Lean principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Drive employee engagement through a culture centered on waste elimination and problem solving.
• Develop metrics, scorecards, and reporting tools to measure Lean effectiveness and project success.
• Identify, track, and report cost savings initiatives across manufacturing and support functions.
• Analyze operational and supply chain data to support strategic decision making.
• Support inventory optimization, production flow improvements, and planning process enhancements.
• Partner with leadership teams to implement best practices and sustain continuous improvement gains.

Skills

Lean

Kaizen

Data analysis

SAP data extraction

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional leadership

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field

Lean Certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Continuous Improvement Leader far southwest Dallas, TX (100% On-Site) $100,000 - $115,000 Base Salary + Bonus Potential

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a high-tech manufacturing organization in the Dallas area to identify a Continuous Improvement Leader who will drive operational excellence, Lean transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. This is a highly visible role that will collaborate with leaders throughout Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to eliminate waste, improve performance, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

If you are passionate about Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve breakthrough results, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the site's Lean Manufacturing expert and trusted advisor for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and execute Lean roadmaps that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Lead cross-functional teams focused on operational excellence and process improvement.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops across the organization.
• Train and coach employees at all levels on Lean principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Drive employee engagement through a culture centered on waste elimination and problem solving.
• Develop metrics, scorecards, and reporting tools to measure Lean effectiveness and project success.
• Identify, track, and report cost savings initiatives across manufacturing and support functions.
• Analyze operational and supply chain data to support strategic decision making.
• Support inventory optimization, production flow improvements, and planning process enhancements.
• Partner with leadership teams to implement best practices and sustain continuous improvement gains.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations with a strong focus on Lean and process improvement.
• Lean Certification required.
• Experience leading Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and high-volume production environments.
• Hands-on experience extracting and analyzing data from SAP.
• Knowledge of:
• 8D Problem Solving
• Kanban, Pull Systems, JIT, Cellular Manufacturing, and One-Piece Flow
• SMED / Setup Reduction
• Standard Work
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• 5S and Visual Management
• Data Analysis and Statistical Problem Solving
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to influence teams across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning on Day One
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Generous PTO program
• Employee discount programs
• Climate-controlled manufacturing environment