Lean Program Manager - Kaizen & Process Improvement

Hunter Douglas, Inc.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary transparency

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Hunter Douglas is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to advance lean initiatives across the Outdoor Division. You will lead Kaizen events, implement and refresh Standard Work, train staff, and collaborate with plant leadership to reduce waste while improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, Six Sigma certification, and 3–5 years of Lean/Six Sigma experience with proficiency in SAP, EPIC, BW, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• 3–5 years full-time Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Value-add/Non-Value-add, Standard Work, Line Balancing, 7 Wastes, hour-by-hour management, gap management, etc.
• Experience leading Kaizen events or large lean transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events and improvement projects.
• Implement and enforce Standard Work across the plant.
• Mentor associates in the use of Lean tools and ensure knowledge transfer.
• Analyze plant data to identify improvement opportunities and kaizen opportunities.
• Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to drive SQDC improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent worker

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Six Sigma Certification (Green/Black Belt)

3–5 years Lean/Six Sigma experience

Tools

SAP

EPIC

BW

Excel

Word

PPTX

Minitab

Job description

Hunter Douglas is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to advance lean initiatives across the Outdoor Division. You will lead Kaizen events, implement and refresh Standard Work, train staff, and collaborate with plant leadership to reduce waste while improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering, Six Sigma certification, and 3–5 years of Lean/Six Sigma experience with proficiency in SAP, EPIC, BW, and MS Office.