Global Continuous Improvement Manager

SHD Composite Materials Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

SHD Composites is seeking a hands-on Global Continuous Improvement Manager to build and deploy an organizational excellence system across our global facilities. You will partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, and Data Analytics to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.

You will coach leaders and frontline teams, establish KPI dashboards, and drive Kaizen and problem solving to achieve measurable results across sites, including 15–25% travel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years in manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, or operational excellence.
• Proven Lean transformation experience and facilitation of Kaizen, value stream mapping, and structured problem‑solving workshops.
• Ability to influence across functions and lead change in a fast‑growing manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, project management, and data‑analysis skills.
• Experience with Power BI, Visio, process‑mapping tools, and operational metrics.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred) and multi-site manufacturing/ERP/MES exposure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy SHD’s organizational excellence system and a multi‑year continuous‑improvement roadmap.
• Lead Lean initiatives using 5S, visual management, standard work, value stream mapping, A3 problem solving, root cause analysis, Kaizen, and waste elimination.
• Assess manufacturing and business processes; improve material flow, layout, capacity, equipment effectiveness, inventory, and labor productivity.
• Establish KPI dashboards and visual‑management practices that turn performance data into action.
• Build standard work, procedures, and scalable operating practices across sites.
• Coach leaders and frontline employees; develop a network of Continuous Improvement Champions.
• Ensure improvement activities support quality, safety, and risk‑management requirements.
• Support new‑product introduction, industrialization, and operational scaling efforts.

Skills

Lean

5S

Visual management

Standard work

Value stream mapping

A3 problem solving

Root cause analysis

Kaizen

Data analysis

Power BI

Visio

Process mapping

Operational metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MES

Power BI

Job description

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Lithia, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1079

Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually

Location

Mooresville, North Carolina, with 15–25% global travel

Employment Status

Full-time, exempt

Salary Range

Build Operational Excellence at SHD

SHD Composites is growing its advanced-materials manufacturing operations and is looking for a hands-on Global Continuous Improvement Manager to build and deploy an organizational excellence system across our global facilities. This role is ideal for a practical change leader who enjoys working directly with teams, solving real manufacturing problems, and delivering measurable results.

You will partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, and Data Analytics to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. You will help create a culture in which employees identify problems quickly, collaborate effectively, and continuously improve the way work is done.

What You Will Do

• Develop and deploy SHD’s organizational excellence system and a multi-year continuous-improvement roadmap.
• Lead Lean initiatives using 5S, visual management, standard work, value stream mapping, A3 problem solving, root cause analysis, Kaizen, waste elimination, line balancing, and flow optimization.
• Assess manufacturing and business processes; improve material flow, layout, capacity, equipment effectiveness, inventory, and labor productivity.
• Establish KPI dashboards and visual-management practices that turn performance data into action.
• Build standard work, procedures, and scalable operating practices across sites.
• Coach leaders and frontline employees; develop a network of Continuous Improvement Champions.
• Ensure improvement activities support quality, safety, and risk-management requirements.
• Support new-product introduction, industrialization, and operational scaling efforts.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven or more years of manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, or operational excellence experience.
• Demonstrated success leading Lean transformation and facilitating Kaizen, value stream mapping, and structured problem-solving workshops.
• Ability to influence across functions and lead change in a fast-growing manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, project-management, and data-analysis skills.
• Experience with Power BI, Visio, process-mapping tools, and operational metrics.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, multi-site manufacturing, ERP/MES, aerospace, composites, advanced-materials, automotive, defense, or similar experience is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $135,000–$160,000 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. SHD Composites offers a competitive benefits package and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly growing organization.

SHD Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.