Lean & Kaizen Leader for Manufacturing Operations

MAS HVAC, Inc; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental plans

HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care plans

401k matching

8 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays,+

PTO

Job summary

Gradian Thermal Solutions is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to partner with operations and site leadership to deploy Lean strategies that reduce waste and improve reliability. You will facilitate Kaizen events, support standardized work, and drive measurable improvements across manufacturing operations.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing/operations with continuous improvement experience, strong data-analysis skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or related discipline.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or operations with continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without authority.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and data-driven decision making.
• Effective communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy lean and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process reliability, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate improvement events, performance dialogues, and hands-on training that reinforce continuous improvement tools and behaviors.
• Partner with operations leadership to identify improvement opportunities, develop action plans, and sustain performance gains.
• Conduct on-site observations to identify non-standard conditions, recommend corrective actions, and support problem-solving.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing improvements, operational trends, and cost savings.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations/business

Job description

Gradian Thermal Solutions is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to partner with operations and site leadership to deploy Lean strategies that reduce waste and improve reliability. You will facilitate Kaizen events, support standardized work, and drive measurable improvements across manufacturing operations.

The role requires 5+ years in manufacturing/operations with continuous improvement experience, strong data-analysis skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.