Lean Transformation & CI Project Leader

Freeman Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Freeman Company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Project Manager to lead end-to-end CI initiatives, primarily focused on warehouse optimization, Lean deployment, and Kaizen events. You will report to the CI Director/VP and operate with autonomy across multiple sites or regions, including travel.

This in-person role supports the Event & Exhibit Services team in Orlando, FL, with responsibilities spanning project charters, benefits tracking, dashboards, and executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–7+ years leading PM or CI projects in manufacturing/warehousing/ops.
• PMP certification preferred; Lean/CI project experience valued.
• Strong proficiency with dashboards and reporting tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Manage CI projects end-to-end, from charter to close-out.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and milestones.
• Produce standard project reports and KPI trends for leadership.
• Identify risks/dependencies and escalate as needed.
• Lead warehouse optimization and Lean transformation initiatives.
• Support Lean Management System deployment and LMS sustainment.
• Plan and execute Kaizen events with cross-functional teams.
• Manage 6S and Gemba programs and drive audits.
• Create executive reports and drive CI communications.
• Travel 25% to 50% as required.

Skills

Project management

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations/Supply Chain/Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

The Freeman Company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Project Manager to lead end-to-end CI initiatives, primarily focused on warehouse optimization, Lean deployment, and Kaizen events. You will report to the CI Director/VP and operate with autonomy across multiple sites or regions, including travel.

This in-person role supports the Event & Exhibit Services team in Orlando, FL, with responsibilities spanning project charters, benefits tracking, dashboards, and executive reporting.