Lean Transformation Lead for Continuous Improvement

Arcosa, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcosa, Inc.'s Meyer Utility Structures plant in Steele, Alabama seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while building engagement across the organization. You will lead Lean initiatives and guide teams to deliver measurable results through structured problem solving and Kaizen events.

Developing a culture of continuous improvement, you will coach staff, implement KPI‑driven action plans, and collaborate with plant

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three years of Continuous Improvement experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with lean manufacturing and CI tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement operational excellence strategies aligned with site KPIs.
• Lead data-driven Kaizen events to identify constraints and drive improvements.
• Identify and reduce all forms of waste across the plant.
• Develop and execute action plans with clear owners and due dates.
• Build a Lean culture engaging shop-floor personnel and cross‑functional teams.
• Create tracking tools and KPI metrics to improve efficiency, throughput, and cost per unit.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Kanban

TPM

SMED

Standard Work

Lean Daily Management

Change Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Science, Business or Operations

Tools

LEAN manufacturing techniques

Kaizen events

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Arcosa, Inc.'s Meyer Utility Structures plant in Steele, Alabama seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while building engagement across the organization. You will lead Lean initiatives and guide teams to deliver measurable results through structured problem solving and Kaizen events.

Developing a culture of continuous improvement, you will coach staff, implement KPI‑driven action plans, and collaborate with plant