Continuous Improvement Project Manager II

Carlisle Group Plc; Acworth (GA); Presencial; USD 95 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Carlisle Companies is seeking a Continuous Improvement Project Manager II to lead high-impact COS initiatives across plants and business units. The role applies Lean, Six Sigma, COS, and project management to design and execute solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

You will coach teams, manage risks, and drive organizational change with significant independence. Responsibilities include leading multi-site projects, mapping value streams, and reporting performance.

Qualificações

• Bachelor-level or higher with seven-plus years leading CI/operational initiatives.
• Experience coordinating multiple departments, plants, or value streams.
• Coaching teams on COS/Lean-Six Sigma and change leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex COS and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple sites.
• Define scope, objectives, milestones, budgets, and governance for projects.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and root-cause analysis.
• Monitor progress with dashboards and executive-level updates.
• Coach leaders and project teams in COS principles and methods.
• Drive sustained improvements in safety, quality, and cost.

Conhecimentos

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Data analysis

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Eight+ years CI/ops experience

Master's degree preferred

Ferramentas

SAP

Minitab

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Continuous Improvement Project Manager II

• Full-time
• Job Code - Job Title: PMPM10 - Project Manager II

Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable.

We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today’s challenges.

We’re equally committed to our people, prioritizing safety, inclusion, career growth development, tuition assistance, and excellent benefits.

With manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and corporate functions across North America and globally, Carlisle offers stability, agility, and opportunity in a performance-driven culture. Do meaningful work and shape the future of building solutions.

Our Culture & Values

At Carlisle, our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to our core values: Start with Safety, Focus on Customers, Act with Integrity, Pursue Excellence, Better Every Day, Drive Innovation, and Deliver Results. These values are not just words—they guide our behaviors, decisions, and actions every day. They are the foundation of our business and the reason for our continued success.

Job Summary

The COS Project Manager II leads complex, high-impact continuous improvement initiatives across multiple departments, value streams, plants, or business functions. This role applies advanced Lean, Six Sigma, project management, and Carlisle Operating System (COS) expertise to design and execute solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, and overall business performance.

Working with significant independence, the COS Project Manager II directs cross-functional project teams, manages risk and organizational change, and advises leaders on improvement priorities, investment, and execution. The role also builds organizational capability by coaching project leaders, sharing best practices, and strengthening the consistent application of COS methodologies.

Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional overtime or weekend work based on business needs. Travel is expected approximately 20% to 40% of the time throughout the year.

Duties and Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement and Strategic Impact

• Lead high-impact COS and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple departments, value streams, plants, or business functions.
• Align project objectives, measures, and execution plans with plant, functional, and business-unit priorities.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to complex problems involving operational, technical, financial, and people-related considerations.
• Drive measurable and sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, people, process capability, and customer outcomes.
• Develop or adapt improvement approaches to address complex environments and systemic barriers.
• Monitor and report project performance, key performance indicators, savings, risks, and sustainment results.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen COS systems, standard work, governance, and transfer of best practices across locations.

Project and Change Management

• Define project scope, business case, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resource requirements, governance, and success measures.
• Lead complex cross-functional and multi-site projects, multiple workstreams, and matrixed project teams with minimal oversight.
• Manage project risks, dependencies, barriers, budgets or resource needs, stakeholder expectations, and change impacts.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, business process mapping, root cause analysis, process redesign, and other structured improvement activities.
• Create and maintain accurate project documentation, action tracking, dashboards, communications, and executive-level updates.
• Ensure implemented improvements include clear ownership, controls, and sustainment plans.
• Provide recommendations to leadership regarding project prioritization, investment, sequencing, and resourcing.

Coaching, Capability Building, and Collaboration

• Coach leaders, project teams, and CI practitioners on COS principles, Lean and Six Sigma tools, project management, and change leadership.
• Mentor less-experienced project leaders and review project plans, methods, analyses, and deliverables to improve quality and capability.
• Act as a trusted advisor to plant and functional leaders by translating complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Build alignment across functions and locations, influence without direct authority, and help resolve competing priorities or barriers.
• Lead workshops, training sessions, and problem-solving activities for varied organizational audiences.
• Promote knowledge sharing, replication of successful improvements, and consistent application of COS standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional or multi-site improvement projects with measurable business impact.
• Strong project and program management skills, including scope, schedule, resources, risk, change, governance, and sustainment.
• Ability to analyze operational and business data, evaluate alternatives, and translate findings into practical solutions.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, presentation, written communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior leaders, build coalitions, navigate ambiguity, and drive accountability without direct authority.
• Sound judgment and demonstrated ability to make independent decisions within broad role authority.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, business processes, performance systems, and key operational metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project management or analytical software; experience with tools such as SAP or Minitab is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholder groups in a dynamic environment.

Education and Experience

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Finance, or a related field.
  • Eight or more years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, manufacturing, operations, or related project leadership.
  • Experience leading complex improvement initiatives across multiple departments, plants, value streams, or business functions.
  • Experience coaching teams and leaders and driving sustainable organizational change.
• Preferred:
  • Master's degree in a related field.