Continuous Improvement Manager

FTI; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

FTI, a company pioneering in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy, seeks an Excellerate Continuous Improvement Manager to lead a metrics-driven CI program based on Lean principles.

The role standardizes CI activities across facilities, mentors future CI leaders, and delivers measurable improvements through coaching, training, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 10+ years experience implementing and sustaining lean strategies in high-mix / low-volume manufacturing.
• Travel 10-25%.
• Schedule matches 7 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing tools and principles including 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Create and update the CI Plan to foster a continuous improvement culture.
• Organize Excellerate-wide CI activities across facilities.
• Identify opportunities, implement measurable improvements, and train others in CI methodologies.
• Develop training materials for organization-wide CI literacy.
• Provide coaching through hands-on facilitation of Lean tools.
• Create metrics and monthly scorecards to track progress.
• Build trust through direct engagement and problem solving.
• Support Process Development through mapping activities and mentoring future leaders.

Skills

Lean Principles

5S

Visual Management

Standard Work

Value Stream Mapping

Process Mapping

Kaizen

A3 Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Mistake Proofing

Education

Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or business related field

Tools

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Process Mapping

A3

Job description

You’ve discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And - as "one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America" - is focused on the mind/body/soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Excellerate Continuous Improvement Manager will be instrumental in creating a metrics driven, Continuous Improvement culture based on Lean Principles. The position will design, develop, lead, facilitate, monitor and report on CI initiatives. The role will focus on standardizing CI activities across all facilities and act as a mentor for creating future CI leaders within the organization.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor Degree in Manufacturing/ Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or business related field
• Experience: 10 plus years experience implementing and sustaining lean strategies and CI in a manufacturing environment with high-mix / low volume production
• Travel: 10-25%
• Work Schedule: This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. Works a sufficient schedule to meet the expectations of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical expert in Lean Manufacturing tools and principles including 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping / Process Mapping, Kaizen, A3, Root Cause Analysis and Mistake Proofing.
• Create and update the CI Plan to develop and promote a Continuous Improvement culture within Excellerate.
• Organize, lead and maintain Excellerate-wide Continuous Improvement activities.
• Work with all facilities and departments to identify and quantify potential opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that deliver measurable results.
• Develop education materials to deploy throughout the organization to train the organization in Continuous Improvement methodologies and tools.
• Provide coaching through hands‑on facilitation and demonstration of the use of Lean tools.
• Create meaningful metrics and mechanism to track Operational Excellence progress through monthly scorecard updates.
• Build trust within organization through direct engagement, problem solving, and building relationships.
• Support Excellerate Process Development activities through facilitation of Process Flow and Process Mapping activities and act as a mentor to train others to lead in the future.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended as a comprehensive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills or abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you're energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what's possible for your future.

Once you're a team member, you're supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You're officially in the driver's seat of your career, and FTI's career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

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We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You're invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here.

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - veterans/disabled.

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background and drug test.