Lean Transformation Leader: Drive Operational Excellence

Novonesis; Franklinton (NC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) with company match

Vacation + Holidays

Wellness time

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Novonesis in Franklinton, NC, seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive and manage GO4E continuous improvement programs. You will lead Lean transformations across production, warehousing, and maintenance, coaching leaders and teams to achieve breakthrough business results.

This onsite role focuses on value stream improvements, strategy deployment, rapid improvement events, and data-driven communication using Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Whiteboard.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, operations, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of continuous improvement/operational excellence/lean leadership experience (5 years for senior level).
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Change Management.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable business improvements in a process manufacturing environment.
• Experience facilitating leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Lean transformation initiatives across production, warehousing, maintenance, and support functions.
• Facilitate structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Drive value stream analysis and value stream mapping activities to improve flow, productivity, quality, and service.
• Support and facilitate strategy deployment processes and monthly business reviews.
• Lead Rapid Improvement Events and cross-functional improvement projects.
• Develop future-state process designs and implementation roadmaps aligned with site priorities.
• Promote Gemba-based leadership and a 'learn by doing' culture.
• Mentor leaders and teams on Lean tools, leadership behaviors, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Use data analytics and visualization tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Whiteboard to track and communicate results.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Value Stream Management

Root Cause Analysis

Change Management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Operations or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Whiteboard

Job description

Novonesis in Franklinton, NC, seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive and manage GO4E continuous improvement programs. You will lead Lean transformations across production, warehousing, and maintenance, coaching leaders and teams to achieve breakthrough business results.

This onsite role focuses on value stream improvements, strategy deployment, rapid improvement events, and data-driven communication using Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Whiteboard.