Continuous Improvement Project Lead (Lean Six Sigma)

OPW Fueling Components, LLC; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

OPW Fueling Components, LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Manager for Continuous Improvement (CI) to lead enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives, applying Lean and Six Sigma to optimize processes, reduce waste, and drive cost-savings across sites.

You will guide end-to-end CI projects, manage plans and trackers, coach teams, and establish KPIs to measure productivity impact while building CI capability across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience leading continuous improvement and project management initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in change management and data-driven problem solving.
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end continuous improvement projects from scoping to post-launch validation.
• Manage project plans, timelines, and trackers.
• Coordinate with site leadership and functional teams.
• Monitor savings targets, validate realized savings, and escalate barriers.
• Facilitate Kaizen workshops, value stream mapping, and root-cause investigations.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce variation and remove waste across business units.
• Establish KPIs and robust control plans to measure productivity impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align resources and track financial impacts.
• Deliver training and coaching sessions to build CI capability across the organization.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Project management

Change management

Data-driven problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Job description

OPW Fueling Components, LLC in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Manager for Continuous Improvement (CI) to lead enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives, applying Lean and Six Sigma to optimize processes, reduce waste, and drive cost-savings across sites.

You will guide end-to-end CI projects, manage plans and trackers, coach teams, and establish KPIs to measure productivity impact while building CI capability across the organization.