Plant CI & Lean Excellence Leader

Knowles; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Onsite perks: free coffee

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Knowles is seeking a Continuous Improvement/Integration Manager to lead site CI initiatives alongside the Plant Manager. You will drive cost savings, optimize resource use across materials, labor, utilities, and equipment, and coach managers and supervisors to build Lean capabilities.

This role partners with multiple functions to sustain a zero-loss culture and measurable improvements. Responsibilities include leading CI events, managing projects from initiation to completion, and presenting

Qualifications

• BS or BE in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5 years in continuous improvement and statistical analysis.
• 3 years in people/teams management.
• Knowledge of TPM and Focused Improvement pillar.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and lead time reduction.
• Plan, facilitate and execute CI events and long-term projects.
• Develop, implement and track annual operating plan savings.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coach factory personnel.
• Track KPIs and report project status to stakeholders.
• Ensure CI methods are standardized across the plant.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Team coaching/mentoring

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Process improvement

Change management

Education

BS or BE in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Process Mapping

Job description

Knowles is seeking a Continuous Improvement/Integration Manager to lead site CI initiatives alongside the Plant Manager. You will drive cost savings, optimize resource use across materials, labor, utilities, and equipment, and coach managers and supervisors to build Lean capabilities.

This role partners with multiple functions to sustain a zero-loss culture and measurable improvements. Responsibilities include leading CI events, managing projects from initiation to completion, and presenting