Lean Improvement Lead - Drive Operational Excellence

CP Industries, A Division of CP Industries Holdings Inc.; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Stable manufacturing environment

Job summary

CP Industries, a leading manufacturer of high-pressure steel cylinders and vessels, seeks a Lean Coordinator to lead continuous improvement across the site in McKeesport, PA. You will own the Lean program, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements, and develop workforce capabilities.

The role partners with production, quality, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and leadership to achieve measurable outcomes while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• Proven track record leading Lean initiatives with measurable results.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Background in heavy manufacturing, machining, welding, fabrication, or assembly a plus.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ASME, or military quality standards a plus.
• Hands-on expertise with Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, VSM, standard work, visual management, and root cause analysis.
• Strong communicator and influencer able to engage at all levels.
• Data-driven problem solver who can turn analysis into action.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, 5S activities, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis sessions.
• Analyze production data and process flows to identify bottlenecks and improvements.
• Develop, document, and implement standard work procedures with cross-functional teams.
• Coach and train employees, supervisors, and managers on Lean principles and tools.
• Monitor and report KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Support facility layout improvements, workflow optimization, and visual management systems.
• Track and communicate project progress and outcomes to management.
• Champion a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Value stream mapping

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Communicator

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Operations Management / Industrial Technology / Business

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Visio

ERP systems

Job description

CP Industries, a leading manufacturer of high-pressure steel cylinders and vessels, seeks a Lean Coordinator to lead continuous improvement across the site in McKeesport, PA. You will own the Lean program, drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements, and develop workforce capabilities.

The role partners with production, quality, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and leadership to achieve measurable outcomes while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.