Continuous Improvement Program Manager

Lindsay Window & Door LLC; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Dental insurance

Job summary

Lindsay Windows is seeking a Continuous Improvement Program Manager to lead strategic operational improvement initiatives across seven manufacturing facilities.

This is a hands-on, highly visible role working directly with executive leadership and plant management to identify opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, and implement improvements that deliver measurable results in productivity, quality, efficiency, safety, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing experience required.
• 5+ years leading continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and process improvement.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Travel approximately 40–60%, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean and CI initiatives across seven facilities.
• Identify and implement improvements in production, warehouse ops, quality, material flow, safety, and productivity.
• Lead projects from concept to implementation with timelines, resources, risks, and success metrics.
• Spend significant time on the production floor observing processes, coaching teams, and driving improvements.
• Deploy best practices across all sites when applicable.
• Develop standardized work, process documentation, and implementation guides.
• Collaborate with General Managers, Production Managers, Warehouse Managers, Engineering, and others to execute initiatives.
• Train leaders and employees in Lean principles and problem solving.
• Analyze operational and financial data to prioritize projects and measure ROI.
• Recommend equipment, tooling, automation, and process improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Multi-site collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Location: Multi-Site | Travel: 40–60%

Employment Type

Full-Time

About the Role

Lindsay Windows is seeking a Continuous Improvement Program Manager to lead strategic operational improvement initiatives across our seven manufacturing facilities. This is a hands-on, highly visible role working directly with executive leadership and plant management to identify opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, and implement improvements that deliver measurable results in productivity, quality, efficiency, safety, and profitability. The ideal candidate enjoys working on the manufacturing floor, solving problems with teams, and turning improvement opportunities into sustainable, standardized processes across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple facilities.
• Identify and implement improvements in production, warehouse operations, quality, material flow, safety, and productivity.
• Lead projects from concept through implementation, including timelines, resources, risks, and success measures.
• Spend significant time on the production floor observing processes, identifying waste, coaching teams, and driving improvements.
• Evaluate successful improvements and deploy best practices across all seven facilities when applicable.
• Develop standardized work, process documentation, and implementation guides.
• Partner with General Managers, Production Managers, Warehouse Managers, Engineering, and other teams to execute strategic initiatives.
• Train and coach leaders and employees in Lean principles, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze operational and financial data to prioritize projects and measure ROI.
• Recommend equipment, tooling, automation, and process improvements that improve efficiency and quality.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on project progress, risks, results, and financial impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading continuous improvement or operational excellence initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and process improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple locations and lead through influence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to travel approximately 40–60%, including overnight travel.
• Must live within reasonable driving distance of a major commercial airport.

Preferred

Lean Green Belt, Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent certification; experience in window, building products, or other discrete manufacturing environments.

Make an Impact

This is an opportunity to help shape how seven manufacturing facilities operate, taking successful ideas from one location and turning them into improvements across the organization. If you are a hands‑on continuous improvement leader who enjoys solving problems and making things better, we'd like to hear from you.

Flexible work from home options available.