Continuous Improvement Manager

Saint Gobain Cristaleria, SL; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead transformative initiatives at its Peachtree City facility. This role offers a chance to drive operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing practices, mentor teams, and implement data-driven improvements. With a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency, you'll be pivotal in shaping the future of the organization. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Excellent healthcare options

Parental leave

Paid time-off

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Pet Insurance options

Employee Recognition Programs

Wellness rewards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong change management skills to implement Lean principles.
• Exceptional communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean/WCM principles to minimize waste.
• Manage facility training program and documentation.
• Lead Kaizen events for continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Change Management

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Job description

Drive Change. Build a Legacy. Join Us as a Continuous Improvement Manager – Peachtree City, GA

Are you a results-driven leader passionate about operational excellence and lean manufacturing? We are recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Manager to champion transformation at our Peachtree City, GA, facility. This is your opportunity to lead critical initiatives that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance—all while developing high-impact programs and empowering teams to reach their full potential.

As a key member of our plant leadership team, you’ll guide World Class Manufacturing (WCM) strategies, mentor cross-functional teams, and drive measurable results through data-driven improvements. You’ll also play a vital role in training, standardization, and innovation, making this a high-visibility role with room for growth across the organization.

If you're motivated by challenge, energized by collaboration, and ready to make a meaningful difference in a global organization committed to sustainability and excellence, we want to hear from you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement Lean / WCM principles/practices to minimize all forms of waste that support RPG WCM
• Support production lines by coaching and mentoring on WCM activities
• Manage facility training program, documentation of all training processes & manage all controlled documents.
• Manage and assist department leaders to improve hourly employee competencies within all job bid positions using documented methods; JSA(Job Safety Analysis), WI(work instructions), and ISO-9001 quality procedures
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions, One Point Lesson, training procedures, manuals, and training documentation as required.
• Manage “Cost Deployment-Loss Identification” process for the entire Peachtree City facility and create/support teams that will work on improvement opportunities identified
• Training of personnel on methodologies and techniques to drive results (KPI)
• Manage capital CAPEX projects that fall within the area of responsibility.
• Leads the WCM Coordinators and activities aligned with the Company objectives
• Interacts with plant personnel to secure appropriate resources to plan and implement projects
• Support WCM and Roofing teams with continuous improvement events
• Develop, update, and maintain standard work instructions, One Point Lessons, training procedures, manuals, and training documentation for the operator proficiency program for all positions and support supervisors with employee training
• Ability to carry out data collection and analysis for process mapping, time studies, and job evaluations
• Ability to evaluate the current state of operations versus the goal of a future state
• Supports 5S throughout the factory
• Leads Kaizen events for continuous improvement
• Provide training for employees on (RCA) Root Cause Analysis and other WCM tools
• Travel, as requested, across multiple Roofing sites to gain and share best practices.
• Support the implementation of a formal problem-solving system and supervise direct reports as assigned
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as needed and/or requested by management.
• Key member of the plant leadership team

Is this job for you ?

• A bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is required.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Any appropriate combination of academic and “lean manufacturing” work experience.
• Strong change management skills to include the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts
• Ability to organize and plan the use of time and people effectively and efficiently
• Ability to function, multi-task, and influence others in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written), problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to solve practical issues and deal with a variety of changes; Six Sigma experience is a plus
• Training and experience in Lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen facilitation

A little more about us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall, and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Benefits in joining us

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Program s
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle