Lean Continuous Improvement Lead - Manufacturing

IKO North America; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement plan with company match

Competitive salary

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist for our Ennis Plant in Texas. You will lead CI initiatives and Kaizen events, coordinating with Production, Quality, and Operations teams to drive efficiency and safety improvements in commercial roofing production.

You will coach staff on Lean principles, develop training materials, and ensure projects deliver measurable outcomes aligned with safety, quality, and production goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent; degree preferred
• Three years experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement preferred
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar methodologies preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Leading and facilitating continuous improvement initiatives and Kaizen events
• Coordinating improvement project implementation and validation of results
• Collaborating cross-functionally to identify opportunities and eliminate waste
• Evaluating systems and processes to drive operational efficiency
• Monitoring performance metrics and reporting progress to plant leadership
• Investigating production issues through data analysis and root-cause problem solving
• Developing and delivering training materials to support CI efforts
• Coaching employees on Lean principles and leadership development

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

MS Office

Communication

Time Management

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Engineering/related field

Associate degree accepted

Tools

MS Office

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist for our Ennis Plant in Texas. You will lead CI initiatives and Kaizen events, coordinating with Production, Quality, and Operations teams to drive efficiency and safety improvements in commercial roofing production.

You will coach staff on Lean principles, develop training materials, and ensure projects deliver measurable outcomes aligned with safety, quality, and production goals.