Regional Continuous Improvement Leader - 50% Travel

CyberCoders; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Package

Generous PTO

Full Benefits

Career Growth

401k match

Great work environment

Job summary

CyberCoders in Perry, GA is seeking a Regional Continuous Improvement Leader to drive Lean transformation across four plants. You will coach plant leadership, implement standard work and visual management, and lead cross-functional teams to boost safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing, strong CI and Lean Six Sigma experience, and a track record of coaching leaders. Expect up to 50% travel across the U.S. and Canada.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing operations and/or Continuous Improvement.
• Lean Manufacturing expertise.
• Experience leading CI transformations and culture change efforts.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience with Kaizen, A3, 5 Why, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and standard work.
• Ability to influence leaders at all organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across North America.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned with operational and business objectives.
• Improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Analyze KPIs including OEE, scrap, downtime, labor utilization, and OTIF performance to identify opportunities and implement corrective actions.
• Lead Lean transformation efforts through deployment of the Green Line Operating System (GLOS).
• Facilitate Kaizen events, A3 problem solving, 5 Why analysis, and root cause investigations.
• Develop and implement standard work, visual management systems, and Leader Standard Work.
• Coach, train, and develop plant leadership teams on Lean principles and change management.
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and HR to ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

CI transformations

Facilitation

Leadership

Kaizen

A3 problem solving

5 Why analysis

Root cause analysis

Value stream mapping

Standard work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

GLOS

Job description

Title: Regional Continuous Improvement Leader

Location: Perry, GA

Travel: 50% through U.S. and Canada

Salary: $130,000 - $145,000

We are the leading manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe, providing a comprehensive suite of water management products and drainage solutions. Our innovative products and superior drainage solutions are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including residential, non-residential, agriculture, and infrastructure applications. We have established a leading position in many of these end markets by leveraging our national sales and distribution platform, overall product breadth and scale, and manufacturing excellence. Founded in 1966, we operate a global network of 3,700 employees, 55 manufacturing plants, and 33 distribution centers. In July 2014 we became a public company traded on the NYSE.

This role is best suited for a senior Continuous Improvement professional with a strong manufacturing background who has successfully led Lean transformations across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost while coaching plant leadership teams and implementing sustainable operating systems.

Target Background

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in plastics, extrusion, injection molding, packaging, building products, or other high-volume production environments
• Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Business System initiatives
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites or regional operations
• Strong track record implementing Lean Six Sigma tools and driving cultural transformation
• Experience coaching plant managers, operations managers, supervisors, and frontline teams
• Comfortable traveling extensively throughout North America
• You will be overseeing four plants

Primary Responsibilities

• Drive regional Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned with operational and business objectives
• Improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Analyze KPIs including OEE, scrap, downtime, labor utilization, and OTIF performance to identify opportunities and implement corrective actions
• Lead Lean transformation efforts through deployment of the Green Line Operating System (GLOS)
• Facilitate Kaizen events, A3 problem solving, 5 Why analysis, and root cause investigations
• Develop and implement standard work, visual management systems, and Leader Standard Work
• Coach, train, and develop plant leadership teams on Lean principles and change management
• Partner with Operations, Safety, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and HR to ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives

Must-Have Qualifications

• 10+ years in manufacturing operations and/or Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing expertise
• Experience leading CI transformations and culture change efforts
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills
• Hands-on experience with Kaizen, A3, 5 Why, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and standard work
• Ability to influence leaders at all organizational levels
• Strong analytical and project management capabilities
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Plastics manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Experience within a multi-site manufacturing organization
• Background in Operational Excellence, Toyota Production System, WCM, or similar business systems
• Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing performance reporting tools

Benefits

• Bonus Package
• Generous PTO
• Full Benefits
• Career Advancement / Growth Opportunities
• 401k w/ match!
• Great work environment
• Plus more!