Continuous Improvement Manager

Adecco; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Life and Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader/Manager to drive Lean transformation across a sophisticated manufacturing operation in Greater Richmond, VA. This senior role demands hands-on leadership on the shop floor, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of measurable outcomes.

You will own Lean across Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality, building capability, KPIs, and a culture of continuous improvement that delivers tangible results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Lean/CI experience leading transformations in manufacturing.
• Proven track record of major Lean transformations.
• Deep expertise in VSM, Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management and waste reduction.
• Experience in complex, long-cycle manufacturing and assembly environments.
• Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Lean transformations from opportunity through sustainment.
• Analyze processes to eliminate waste using Lean tools.
• Establish KPIs to quantify productivity, quality, and costs.
• Build Lean capability and secure buy-in from floor to executives.
• Develop and deliver Lean training for staff and leaders.
• Foster a sustainable CI culture across the operation.

Skills

Lean leadership

Change management

Executive-level communication

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/OPS/Business

Master's preferred

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

5S

Visual Management

Root-cause analysis

Job description

Continuous Improvement Leader/Manager - Lean Manufacturing

Greater Richmond, VA | $150K-$180K | Relocation Assistance | Direct Hire

To expedite consideration of your application, please email your resume directly to [e-mail]

Are you a seasoned Lean Manufacturing leader who has transformed complex manufacturing operations - not simply participated in Continuous Improvement initiatives?

We are recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Leader/Manager to join a rapidly growing, highly sophisticated manufacturing operation in the Greater Richmond, VA area.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an accomplished Lean Manufacturing subject matter expert who knows how to walk onto a manufacturing floor, identify waste and process constraints, engage the people closest to the work, and lead sustainable transformation that produces measurable results.

The Manufacturing Environment

This operation manufactures and assembles large-scale, highly engineered modular products supporting mission-critical infrastructure and data center environments.

We are particularly interested in professionals coming from complex, long-cycle manufacturing and assembly environments similar to:

• Automotive manufacturing
• Heavy equipment / industrial machinery
• Large electromechanical assemblies
• Sheet metal / metal fabrication
• Engineered-to-order manufacturing
• Complex modular manufacturing

Think Caterpillar / Toyota-style Lean discipline applied within a growing, highly engineered manufacturing environment.

What You'll Lead

You'll own and influence Continuous Improvement across the operation, partnering with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Quality and other cross-functional leaders to:

• Lead end-to-end Lean transformation initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation, measurement and sustainment.
• Analyze complex manufacturing processes and eliminate waste using Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, root-cause analysis and other Lean methodologies.
• Establish meaningful KPIs and performance metrics to quantify improvements in productivity, quality, flow, cost and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as a true change agent, building Lean capability and gaining buy-in from the production floor through senior leadership.
• Develop and facilitate Lean training that empowers employees and leaders to independently identify and solve operational problems.
• Create a sustainable Continuous Improvement culture rather than a series of one-time projects.

What We're Looking For

This is a senior-level opening, and we're looking for a true Lean Manufacturing SME with:

• 10+ years of progressive Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing experience
• Proven success leading major Lean transformations within manufacturing
• Deep expertise in Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management and waste reduction
• Experience within complex, long-cycle manufacturing and assembly operations
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change management
• Exceptional facilitation, communication and executive-influence skills
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving capabilities
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business or related discipline; Master's preferred

Why Consider It?

This isn't a Continuous Improvement role where you'll be maintaining someone else's established program.

You'll have the opportunity to help shape Lean strategy within a rapidly growing manufacturing campus, influence how work gets done, develop people and processes, and create improvements that directly impact a global mission-critical infrastructure business.

Compensation:

• $150K-$180K base MAX, depending on experience
• Plus discretionary annual bonus, performance based (4-7% approx)
• Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.
• Life and Disability insurance (LTD/STD)
• 401(k) with 50% match up to 6% immediately vested
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Car allowance/mileage reimbursement where appropriate
• Commuter benefits, Tuition reimbursement, Paid maternity leave
• Countless Employee Appreciation events, Company apparel, PPE & Annual celebration events

If you've spent your career building world-class Lean manufacturing operations and are ready for an opportunity where your expertise can make a visible impact, I'd love to connect.

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