Lean Transformation Engineer — Drive Operational Excellence

Hillphoenix; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillphoenix in Centerville, IA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead lean initiatives across manufacturing operations and support functions.

You will coach teams, facilitate Kaizen events, develop site CI strategies, and drive data-based decision making to deliver measurable, sustainable improvements. Strong collaboration with operations, supply chain, and engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or related experience
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Experience leading or facilitating Kaizen events and Lean transformations
• Hands-on experience with Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, Daily Management, Root Cause Analysis, Pull Systems, Visual Management
• Experience with process improvement, project management, and change management initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and improvement projects
• Coach employees and leaders on Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Support development and execution of site-level CI strategies and initiatives
• Drive data-based decision making and structured problem-solving efforts
• Lead and participate on cross-functional teams focused on operational improvements
• Train team members on Lean tools and continuous improvement techniques
• Promote a culture focused on waste reduction, standardization, and operational excellence
• Support facility and process improvement projects from concept through implementation
• Develop process documentation, standard work, and system improvements
• Create business cases and evaluate financial impacts of improvement initiatives
• Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and support functions to improve performance
• Share best practices across teams and organizations
• Support change management efforts and help drive sustainable results

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Team facilitation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

5S

Standard Work

Value Stream Mapping

Poka-Yoke

Daily Management

Root Cause Analysis

Pull Systems

Visual Management

Job description

Hillphoenix in Centerville, IA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead lean initiatives across manufacturing operations and support functions.

You will coach teams, facilitate Kaizen events, develop site CI strategies, and drive data-based decision making to deliver measurable, sustainable improvements. Strong collaboration with operations, supply chain, and engineering is essential.