Lean Six Sigma CI Leader for Multi-Site Manufacturing

Socket.dev; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Elmet Technologies seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager in Euclid, OH to lead Lean and CI initiatives across our multi-site manufacturing network. This hands-on leader will facilitate Kaizen events, develop value streams, and coach teams to sustain gains with strong KPI visibility.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, and site leadership to standardize processes, build CI capabilities, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost.

Qualifications

• 5+ years leading Continuous Improvement initiatives within manufacturing or industrial operations.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred.
• Structured problem-solving using A3, Fishbone, 5 Whys, and root cause analysis.
• Ability to translate data into actionable process improvements.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, and visual management systems.
• Power BI programming or advanced dashboard development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned with operational and business priorities across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Develop value stream maps and identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve flow, and standardize critical manufacturing processes.
• Build and maintain a multi-site Kaizen roadmap in partnership with site and functional leadership.
• Lead Kaizen events while coaching site teams to independently facilitate and sustain future improvement activities.
• Partner with Operations and Finance to develop KPIs, dashboards, visual management tools, and standardized performance reporting.
• Analyze operational data and facilitate structured problem solving using Lean, Six Sigma, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Influence cross-functional teams, reinforce accountability, and build Continuous Improvement capabilities throughout the organization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

A3

Fishbone

5 Whys

Root cause analysis

KPI development

Cross-functional leadership

Power BI dashboards

Education

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

Elmet Technologies seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager in Euclid, OH to lead Lean and CI initiatives across our multi-site manufacturing network. This hands-on leader will facilitate Kaizen events, develop value streams, and coach teams to sustain gains with strong KPI visibility.

You will partner with Operations, Finance, and site leadership to standardize processes, build CI capabilities, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost.