Manufacturing Excellence Leader - Lean & Digital Ops

Insight Global; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to deploy and sustain operational excellence in a high-speed manufacturing environment. You will build foundational CI programs, coach front-line teams on Lean, TPM, and 5S, and embed improvement into day-to-day operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on floor coaching, cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and quality, and delivering measurable savings and KPI progress through structured problem solving and RCA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering or other technical discipline preferred.
• 5-8+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Industrial Performance, Reliability, or related leadership functions within a CPG manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and driving operational or cultural transformation.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, process improvement methodologies, and data-driven decision making.
• Proven ability to influence and coach employees at all levels, from frontline operators to executive leadership.
• Strong project management, analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience utilizing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and structured problem-solving methodologies to drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and sustainment of Manufacturing Excellence initiatives across manufacturing and distribution operations, utilizing TPM, 5S, CILT, Standard Work, Visual Management, Centerlining, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Drive operational performance improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, equipment reliability, and process capability through Kaizen events, loss analysis, and structured problem solving.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, performance dashboards, project outcomes, and validated savings to ensure sustainable results.
• Support the implementation and adoption of digital manufacturing technologies, including connected worker solutions, digital inspections, training systems, analytics, and AI-enabled applications.
• Coach and develop leaders and frontline teams on continuous improvement principles, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects, manage project plans and timelines, and collaborate with various internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Operational Excellence

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical discipline

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to deploy and sustain operational excellence in a high-speed manufacturing environment. You will build foundational CI programs, coach front-line teams on Lean, TPM, and 5S, and embed improvement into day-to-day operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on floor coaching, cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, and quality, and delivering measurable savings and KPI progress through structured problem solving and RCA.