Lean Continuous Improvement Lead

Jayco Inc; Middlebury (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Vision insurance

Disability and life Insurance

401k with match

On-site Fitness Center

Health Clinic (IN only)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jayco Inc in Indiana is seeking a Continuous Improvement professional to drive lean initiatives, optimize manufacturing processes, and deliver cost reductions.

You will lead CI projects, mentor technicians, collaborate with Operations, and coordinate with suppliers to sustain improvements across the plant. This role requires hands-on data analysis, strong communication, and a willingness to travel between field locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or Project Management with manufacturing focus.
• Minimum 3 years LEAN experience with tools (VSM, 6S, Problem Solving, 8 Waste, SMED).
• Minimum 2 years leading teams and people.
• Experience leading CI projects in a manufacturing setting; RV manufacturing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects, events, and training to support business operations.
• Facilitate creation of solutions with Operations to improve flow of processes.
• Lead Kaizen events and projects to support company goals and objectives.
• Embrace continuous improvement initiatives; cost reductions, quality and manufacturability improvements.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to support LEAN manufacturing projects and initiatives.
• Follow Jayco lean standards and be a culture change agent.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Problem solving

Team leadership

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or Project Management with manufacturing focus

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Revit

Job description

Jayco Inc in Indiana is seeking a Continuous Improvement professional to drive lean initiatives, optimize manufacturing processes, and deliver cost reductions.

You will lead CI projects, mentor technicians, collaborate with Operations, and coordinate with suppliers to sustain improvements across the plant. This role requires hands-on data analysis, strong communication, and a willingness to travel between field locations as needed.