Lean & Continuous Improvement Lead - Warehousing

Lineage; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Annual bonus eligibility

Paid time off

Job summary

Lineage seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead lean initiatives across multiple warehouses. You will mentor teams, drive Kaizen events, and develop a regional Lean capability that elevates safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency. The role combines coaching, data-driven problem solving, and a roadmap for site maturity.

Travel up to 75% within the region is expected as you partner with VP and GM leaders to deliver sustainable improvements and a strong culture of continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7-10 years of Lean experience in logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or a combination with increasing responsibility.
• Ability to provide direction, implementation, and continuous improvement of lean systems across a portfolio of warehouses.
• Willingness to travel a minimum of 75% of the time within the region.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and focus coaching where opportunities exist.

Responsibilities

• Mentors, coaches, and trains at all levels to build problem solvers using lean principles.
• Facilitates Lean activities across sites including kaizen, training, standardization, value-stream mapping, and roadmap development.
• Builds people capability by tracking Lean certifications and applied training.
• Develops regional leaders in understanding and using Lean Principles.
• Regularly reviews lean performance with leadership to set expectations and drive next steps.

Skills

Lean principles

Cross-functional leadership

Warehouse knowledge

Safety program experience

Data analysis

MS Office

Sigma

Claude/AI

Education

Degree in Logistics/Operations Lean

Tools

LinOS

Easy Metrics

Job description

Lineage seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead lean initiatives across multiple warehouses. You will mentor teams, drive Kaizen events, and develop a regional Lean capability that elevates safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency. The role combines coaching, data-driven problem solving, and a roadmap for site maturity.

Travel up to 75% within the region is expected as you partner with VP and GM leaders to deliver sustainable improvements and a strong culture of continuous learning.