Plant Lean & Continuous Improvement Leader

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. in Concord, NC seeks an Operational Excellence Lead to drive Lean deployment and continuous improvement across the plant, translating strategic goals into actionable operations.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, expertise in Lean, and the ability to mentor teams, establish KPIs, and collaborate with engineering, finance, production, quality, and supply chain to reduce waste and improve quality and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3+ years in operational excellence, Lean manufacturing, or similar roles within a plant environment. Experience leading teams of hourly and salaried employees.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of Lean/Operational Excellence strategies across the plant.
• Ensure alignment of plant processes with corporate goals for operational excellence and Lean manufacturing.
• Champion Lean principles such as Waste Reduction, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and Six Sigma.
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities through data analysis and process evaluations.
• Schedule and execute Kaizen Events. Teach and Coach on how to set up, execute, and follow‑up Kaizen events.
• Drive initiatives that eliminate waste, improve quality, and optimize costs.
• Partner with engineering, finance, production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure integrated solutions.
• Act as a liaison between corporate and plant‑level teams to translate strategic objectives into actionable plans.
• Ensure all process changes comply with regulatory and safety standards.
• Promote a safe working environment through Lean practices.

Skills

Lean tools

Lean manufacturing

Staff leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Communication & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. in Concord, NC seeks an Operational Excellence Lead to drive Lean deployment and continuous improvement across the plant, translating strategic goals into actionable operations.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, expertise in Lean, and the ability to mentor teams, establish KPIs, and collaborate with engineering, finance, production, quality, and supply chain to reduce waste and improve quality and cost efficiency.