Global CI & Lean Transformation Leader

MSA - The Safety Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

MSA Safety seeks a seasoned leader to drive continuous improvement and design assurance across global R&D and manufacturing. You will champion lean methods, deploy standard work, and guide cross‑functional teams through change to accelerate product development and performance improvements.

The role emphasizes global programs, data‑driven decision making, and a strong focus on cost, quality, and delivery metrics in a fast paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or CI leadership.
• Experience leading global CI initiatives and process improvements.
• Strong change management, communication, and stakeholder-influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of CI and design assurance strategies as part of the Global Leadership team.
• Transform engineering processes to align with business system goals and technology trends.
• Develop and deploy global CI standards, tools, and KPIs for R&D and manufacturing.

Skills

Lean thinking

Change management

Cross‑functional leadership

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering, Change Management

PMP or Lean Certification

Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

PLM

Job description

MSA Safety seeks a seasoned leader to drive continuous improvement and design assurance across global R&D and manufacturing. You will champion lean methods, deploy standard work, and guide cross‑functional teams through change to accelerate product development and performance improvements.

The role emphasizes global programs, data‑driven decision making, and a strong focus on cost, quality, and delivery metrics in a fast paced environment.