Multi-Site Lean Improvement Leader

Lindsay Window & Door LLC; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Dental insurance

Job summary

Lindsay Windows is seeking a Continuous Improvement Program Manager to lead strategic operational improvement initiatives across seven manufacturing facilities.

This is a hands-on, highly visible role working directly with executive leadership and plant management to identify opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, and implement improvements that deliver measurable results in productivity, quality, efficiency, safety, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing experience required.
• 5+ years leading continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and process improvement.
• Ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Travel approximately 40–60%, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean and CI initiatives across seven facilities.
• Identify and implement improvements in production, warehouse ops, quality, material flow, safety, and productivity.
• Lead projects from concept to implementation with timelines, resources, risks, and success metrics.
• Spend significant time on the production floor observing processes, coaching teams, and driving improvements.
• Deploy best practices across all sites when applicable.
• Develop standardized work, process documentation, and implementation guides.
• Collaborate with General Managers, Production Managers, Warehouse Managers, Engineering, and others to execute initiatives.
• Train leaders and employees in Lean principles and problem solving.
• Analyze operational and financial data to prioritize projects and measure ROI.
• Recommend equipment, tooling, automation, and process improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Multi-site collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Lindsay Windows is seeking a Continuous Improvement Program Manager to lead strategic operational improvement initiatives across seven manufacturing facilities.

This is a hands-on, highly visible role working directly with executive leadership and plant management to identify opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, and implement improvements that deliver measurable results in productivity, quality, efficiency, safety, and profitability.