Lean CI Engineer — Kaizen Leader (On-site)

ExecuSource; Centerville (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus 5%

Sign-on bonus potential

Relocation consultant support

Job summary

ExecuSource is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Lean initiatives in Centerville, IA. The role focuses on hands-on Kaizen facilitation, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to drive measurable manufacturing improvements.

You will support 3P processes, new product introductions, and production pilots, while training teams on Lean fundamentals and sustaining gains across operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on CI/Lean experience.
• Experience leading Kaizen events, not just participating.
• Experience with 3P, pilots or new product introductions.
• Strong facilitation and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate hands-on Kaizen events with cross-functional teams.
• Coach employees and leaders on Lean tools and problem solving.
• Support 3P processes and production pilots.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Lead multiple CI projects and initiatives concurrently.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, etc.
• Train teams on 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, VSM and CI tools.
• Develop Lean culture and sustain improvements.
• Share best practices across facilities.

Skills

Lean / CI

Kaizen facilitation

Structured problem solving

Coaching & change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Equivalent hands-on experience considered

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

ExecuSource is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Lean initiatives in Centerville, IA. The role focuses on hands-on Kaizen facilitation, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to drive measurable manufacturing improvements.

You will support 3P processes, new product introductions, and production pilots, while training teams on Lean fundamentals and sustaining gains across operations.