Lean Transformation & Continuous Improvement Lead

Tyson Foods; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Affordable health

Life

Dental

Vision

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive and sustain a culture of CI across the facility. You will lead lean initiatives, coach teams, and deliver measurable cost savings and performance gains.

You will train staff in problem-solving tools, manage OEE opportunities with Maintenance, and partner with leadership to optimize staffing, capacity, and process efficiency. The role requires strong leadership and Six Sigma credentials.

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Five or more years of demonstrated Continuous Improvement experience; or Five or more years of leadership experience in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, or progress toward certification, preferred.
• Communication Skills Ability to effectively communicate and influence individuals at all levels of the organization. Strong coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills.
• Travel Minimal travel required (four or fewer trips per year).

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and Rapid Improvement Processes (RIPs).
• Identify, analyze, and track improvement opportunities through data collection and performance metrics.
• Promote compliance with safety, environmental, food safety, and quality standards.
• Demonstrate expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Develop and implement strategies that improve productivity, efficiency, and process effectiveness.
• Train and coach employees at all levels on problem-solving tools and methodologies, including: Process Mapping; Standardized Work; Lean Manufacturing; Six Sigma; Time and Cost Management
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects focused on process optimization, cost reduction, and performance improvement.
• Maintain project schedules, progress reports, and documentation demonstrating measurable operational improvements.
• Partner with plant leadership to analyze staffing, labor utilization, capacity, and operational performance.
• Calculate and validate cost savings and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Plant Controller to document financial results and project savings.
• Monitor and report the status of all CI initiatives to plant leadership.
• Validate and confirm production standards and process expectations.
• Assist in monitoring equipment effectiveness (OEE) and partner with Maintenance to identify TPM, repair, and reliability opportunities.
• Develop and maintain value stream maps for key processes and product families.
• Support additional Continuous Improvement initiatives as assigned by the Senior Manager of Continuous Improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive and sustain a culture of CI across the facility. You will lead lean initiatives, coach teams, and deliver measurable cost savings and performance gains.

You will train staff in problem-solving tools, manage OEE opportunities with Maintenance, and partner with leadership to optimize staffing, capacity, and process efficiency. The role requires strong leadership and Six Sigma credentials.