Group Manager, Lean & Continuous Improvement

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health, dental and vision plans

Generous 401(k)

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Group Manager of CI to lead lean transformation across manufacturing sites. You will drive waste elimination, map value streams, and facilitate kaizen and change initiatives to reduce costs and improve flow. Expect cross‑functional collaboration and mentoring in lean tools.

The role requires strong facilitation, project leadership, and the ability to manage multiple CI projects across sites. Travel up to 75% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent years of related experience in Lean/Continuous Improvement roles
• 4+ years of experience with manufacturing process improvement
• Specific experience in advanced implementation of OEE, SMED, TPM, Machine Optimizers, and Material Flow
• Experience as a Facilitator and Coach applying problem solving, process development and behavior change tools
• Strong proficiency in Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen
• Proficient in project management and Microsoft tools (Excel, Pareto, PowerPoint, Visio or similar)
• Experience building a Lean management system in manufacturing with KPI improvements

Responsibilities

• Facilitate strategic Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Quick hit and Strategic projects from definition through execution
• Coordinate cross‑functional resources for events and communicate results across the business
• Develop, standardize and deliver training and tools to all levels of the organization
• Build skills of functional leaders and associates through mentoring in lean management tools
• Establish standard KPIs and visual dashboards across sites for continuous improvement
• Provide scenario analysis to optimize future-state productivity and costs
• Drive digital lean strategies in partnership with automation and data teams
• Ensure project accountability and sustainment of improvements
• Establish metrics and report progress to executives and management
• Ensure changes are integrated through follow‑up communication and consistency
• Select and apply lean tools including VSM, 6S, Kanban, PFEP, 8D, 5‑Why, etc.
• Travel required, up to 75%

Job description

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Group Manager of CI to lead lean transformation across manufacturing sites. You will drive waste elimination, map value streams, and facilitate kaizen and change initiatives to reduce costs and improve flow. Expect cross‑functional collaboration and mentoring in lean tools.

The role requires strong facilitation, project leadership, and the ability to manage multiple CI projects across sites. Travel up to 75% is required.