Operations & Continuous Improvement Leader (Lean + Automation)

Lil' Drug Store Products; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lil' Drug Store Products in the United States is seeking an Operations leader to drive manufacturing efficiency and quality. You will lead teams, champion Lean and automation, and build scalable processes to support growth and reliable product delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional leadership to develop people and deliver measurable cost savings.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree required in operations, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred in industrial engineering, operations management, or related field.
• Six years of relevant experience; eight years if no bachelor's degree.
• Three+ years of supervisory or cross-functional project leadership experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or industrial engineering, automation technologies, Kaizen events, and cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of WMS, warehouse robotics, and order fulfillment automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations to achieve safe, efficient, high-quality, and on-time output with good lot traceability and material handling.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees by setting expectations, assigning work, giving feedback, and supporting growth and accountability.
• Manage employees in compliance with laws and policies while fostering a positive culture for growth.
• Apply Lean methodologies (VSM, 5S, Six Sigma, Kanban, SMED) to reduce waste and improve safety, quality, productivity, and scalability.
• Lead automation and process-improvement initiatives; develop business cases and implementation plans for capital projects and related solutions.
• Drive cost savings through operational excellence and track savings for leadership reporting.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and availability through cross-functional collaboration and alignment with customer needs.
• Use productivity metrics and data to guide decisions and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and applicable regulations.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Automation

Leadership

Kaizen

Data-driven decisions

Education

Two-year degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

WMS

Warehouse robotics

Job description

Lil' Drug Store Products in the United States is seeking an Operations leader to drive manufacturing efficiency and quality. You will lead teams, champion Lean and automation, and build scalable processes to support growth and reliable product delivery.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional leadership to develop people and deliver measurable cost savings.