Continuous Improvement Manager

Copeland LP; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland LP in Forney, TX, seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence at the Distribution Center through the Copeland Business System (CBS).

You will partner with Operations, Inventory, Customer Service, Materials, Quality, and Engineering to identify opportunities, standardize processes, and build sustainable operating systems that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Distribution Center Operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with measurable results.
• Strong knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen, RCA, A3, VSM, and Daily Management Systems.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to influence across multiple functions.
• Project and change management experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as CBS Leader, deploying and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with site leadership to execute the Continuous Improvement roadmap.
• Coach leaders on CBS principles, Lean tools, and problem solving.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, RCA, A3, VSM, and standard work.
• Develop Daily Management Systems, Leader Standard Work, Visual Management, and KPI processes.
• Identify opportunities across Operations, Inventory, Customer Service, Materials, Transportation, and Quality.
• Standardize SOPs and ensure sustainable execution of improvements.
• Analyze performance data and build dashboards for data-driven decisions.
• Lead cross-functional projects on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Prepare business cases and capital requests for improvements.

Skills

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Data analysis

Excel

Stakeholder management

Influence without authority

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Manhattan WMS

Job description

If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and building a culture of continuous improvement, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Based at our Forney Distribution Center, you will serve as the site's dedicated Continuous Improvement Leader, responsible for driving operational excellence through the Copeland Business System (CBS). This role will partner with Operations, Inventory, Customer Service, Materials, Quality, and Engineering to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate waste, standardize processes, and build sustainable operating systems that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site's dedicated CBS (Copeland Business System) Leader, driving deployment and sustainment of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with site leadership to develop and execute the site's Continuous Improvement roadmap aligned with business priorities.
• Coach leaders and functional teams on the application of CBS principles, Lean methodologies, and problem‑solving tools.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, A3 problem solving, and other continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and sustain Daily Management Systems, Leader Standard Work, Visual Management, Tier Meetings, and KPI management processes.
• Identify process improvement opportunities across Operations, Inventory, Customer Service, Materials, Transportation, and Quality.
• Standardize operating procedures (SOPs), improve process discipline, and ensure sustainable execution of improvements.
• Analyze operational performance data and develop dashboards, reports, and metrics to support data‑driven decision making.
• Lead cross‑functional improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop business cases and capital appropriation requests to support operational improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Participate in the monthly Global CBS Community of Practice to share best practices, strengthen coaching capabilities, and align site priorities with Plant Leadership, Business Unit Operations Leadership, and Operational Excellence teams.
• Support additional operational excellence initiatives and strategic projects as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or Distribution Center Operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional improvement initiatives and driving measurable business results.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events, Root Cause Analysis, A3 problem solving, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Daily Management Systems.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority across multiple functions.
• Demonstrated project management and change management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience implementing or leading business operating systems (CBS, TPS, Danaher Business System, Honeywell Operating System, Emerson Management System, etc.).
• Experience in warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, or supply chain operations.
• Experience developing KPI dashboards, operational reporting, and business analytics.
• Experience coaching frontline leaders and facilitating organizational change.
• Experience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (Oracle, SAP, Manhattan, etc.).

Onsite Work Arrangement

This role is based fully onsite and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities. Standard working hours at the Forney Distribution Center are Monday through Friday. As business needs dictate, flexibility may be required, including occasional evenings, weekends, and support during peak operational periods.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: [e-mail].