Continuous Improvement Supervisor

OMCO; Pierceton (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

OMCO's Continuous Improvement Supervisor in Indiana leads cross-functional projects, champions Lean principles, and partners with safety, quality, engineering, and operations to deliver measurable improvements. This hands-on role focuses on standard work, training, and a culture of safe, efficient production on the shop floor.

You will drive 5S, Kaizen, root-cause analysis, and data-driven improvements, track KPIs, and develop teams through targeted training programs while balancing strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years in manufacturing or continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, Kaizen, standard work, FMEA; strong problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and project-management skills; hands-on leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, standard work, FMEA, problem solving).
• Identify process improvements using data and performance metrics.
• Drive waste reduction, productivity, and quality improvements while ensuring safe working environment.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement efforts and sustain results.
• Develop and track performance KPIs.
• Engage with operators and supervisors on the floor.
• Support training and development programs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Project management

Communication

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Operations, or related field)

3–7 years manufacturing or continuous improvement experience

Job description

Role Summary

The Continuous Improvement Supervisor is a cross-functional project manager and leads plant training and operational excellence initiatives. This hands-on role drives a culture of safe work, standardization, and continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing principles while partnering with safety, quality, engineering, operations, and corporate teams to deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Support new product introductions and process changes
• Coordinate cross-functional project execution
• Track progress, risks, and implementation success

Training & Development

• Develop and manage production training programs
• Monitor training completions, verify training effectiveness, and reinforce standard work

Continuous Improvement (Lean)

• Lead Lean initiatives (5S, Kaizen, standard work, FMEA, root cause problem solving)
• Identify process improvements using data and performance metrics
• Drive waste reduction, productivity, and quality improvements with an eye towards always improving the safe working environment.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement efforts and sustain results

Performance & Leadership

• Develop and track performance KPIs
• Engage directly with operators and supervisors on the floor
• Promote a safe work environment via accountability, standardization, and continuous improvement culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Operations, or related field)
• 3-7 years of manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and process improvement tools
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

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Founded in 1955, OMCO is America’s premier factory-direct manufacturer of solar trackers and fixed tilt solutions and the largest custom roll former in the United States with a nationwide footprint consisting of five manufacturing facilities that represents over 700,000 square feet of manufacturing space, a fleet of more than 50 active roll forming mills, and many other manufacturing operations.

We manufacture highly engineered shapes for many applications across a wide range of industries including components for truck bodies, trailers, material handling systems, data centers, solar panel frames, fixed tilt mounting systems, and single-axis tracker solutions, as well as many more products. The OMCO brand consists of three divisions: OMCO Roll Forming Plus, OMCO Solar, and OMCO Fabrication.