Cross‑Site Continuous Improvement Leader

Unifrax I LLC; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager at the Tonawanda site to lead Lean/CI programs and drive significant cost-out opportunities. You will guide management teams, coach leaders, and deliver measurable improvements through structured problem solving and data-driven analysis.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing, Lean/Six Sigma training, and the ability to partner across functions. You will work within a global CI framework to sustain standardized processes and foster a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in manufacturing or operations, including at least two years leading CI or Lean programs.
• Formal training and practical application of Lean principles with demonstrated impact.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional problem‑solving teams and deliver quantifiable savings.
• Strong analytical, facilitation, and influencing skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Define, prioritize, and execute a CI roadmap aligned to financial targets.
• Lead cross‑functional teams through structured improvement cycles (DMAIC/8D).
• Own and maintain the site value stream map; reduce waste and bottlenecks.
• Drive improvements in OEE, waste reduction, and operating costs.
• Support capital projects to improve efficiency and risk reduction.

Skills

Lean & CI

Six Sigma

DMAIC/8D

5S/Kaizen

Cross-functional leadership

Power BI

Minitab/Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

Excel

Job description

Alkegen is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager at the Tonawanda site to lead Lean/CI programs and drive significant cost-out opportunities. You will guide management teams, coach leaders, and deliver measurable improvements through structured problem solving and data-driven analysis.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing, Lean/Six Sigma training, and the ability to partner across functions. You will work within a global CI framework to sustain standardized processes and foster a