Continuous Improvement Manager - Lean Manufacturing

Global; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Rust-Oleum Corporation in Attleboro, MA is seeking a senior Lean Manufacturing professional to lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will plan and execute lean strategies, coordinate Kaizen events, and mentor teams to drive reliability, faster changeovers, and higher quality across the plant.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and building lean leadership within local operations to sustain long-term gains.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programs.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and Kaizen events.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing metrics and control charts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement lean manufacturing strategies aligned with global business goals.
• Lead Kaizen and value stream mapping events, including planning and training.
• Improve reliability, ease of maintenance, and reduce changeover times.
• Coach operations teams to sustain improvements and develop lean leadership.
• Communicate across teams and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Establish plant management processes for reporting metrics.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Value stream mapping

Statistical problem solving

Continuous improvement

Coaching

Mentoring

Lean leadership

Effective communication

Job description

Rust-Oleum Corporation in Attleboro, MA is seeking a senior Lean Manufacturing professional to lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will plan and execute lean strategies, coordinate Kaizen events, and mentor teams to drive reliability, faster changeovers, and higher quality across the plant.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and building lean leadership within local operations to sustain long-term gains.