Regional Continuous Improvement Leader (Hybrid)

Novolex; Lake Forest (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending and health savings

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and wellness program

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Senior Manager, Regional Continuous Improvement Manager (RCIM) to drive transformational culture change across multiple plants by deploying Operational Excellence tools, improving processes, and leading effective change management. The RCIM partner with cross-functional leaders to improve performance and sustain measurable results.

This hybrid role is based in the Chicago, IL area, requiring in-office presence 3 days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• 5+ years’ Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience leading and facilitating training and kaizen events (VSM, 5S, Standard Work, SMED, TPM, A3, PDCA).
• Demonstrated ability to lead changes across multiple sites or functions.

Responsibilities

• Deploy OPX360 system across facilities to deliver measurable results.
• Lead and coach Kaizen events (VSM, 5S, standard work, SMED, TPM).
• Lead lean exercises and Gemba walks to meet customer commitments.
• Develop value stream maps and establish future state targets.
• Deliver CI training and project execution with cross-functional teams.
• Manage productivity and cost savings projects achieving annual targets.
• Support opportunities for new/existing product design or processes.
• Optimize equipment, workspace, and processes for maximum efficiency.
• Foster CI capability and inclusive workforce; develop junior staff.

Skills

Analytical ability

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Financial acumen

Travel up to 80%

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt/Black Belt

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related field

Job description

Novolex is seeking a Senior Manager, Regional Continuous Improvement Manager (RCIM) to drive transformational culture change across multiple plants by deploying Operational Excellence tools, improving processes, and leading effective change management. The RCIM partner with cross-functional leaders to improve performance and sustain measurable results.

This hybrid role is based in the Chicago, IL area, requiring in-office presence 3 days a week.