Regional Continuous Improvement Manager - Southern East Coverage

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Work Life Support

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Regional Continuous Improvement Manager to lead manufacturing and automotive CI initiatives across a broad US territory. This remote role partners with site leaders to remove barriers, improve flow, and elevate customer value.

You will coach teams in PDCA, mentor leaders, and drive measurable improvements with Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methods in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in operations or continuous improvement
• Associate degree with 10+ years in operations or continuous improvement
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and CI project management tools
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies
• Proven ability to lead value stream mapping workshops and data-driven improvements
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional improvement projects with measurable results
• Solid understanding of production processes and operational metrics
• Effective facilitation skills to engage employees at all levels

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coach CI events across teams and management
• Lead cross-functional teams to enhance business processes and performance metrics
• Diagnose workflow impediments and guide the application of CI methodologies
• Mentor site leaders in continuous improvement principles and leadership behaviors
• Define and facilitate improvement activities using the PDCA cycle
• Continuously coach sites to enhance standard work and customer value
• Establish and communicate CI-related metrics for stakeholders

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

TPM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CI PM tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Regional Continuous Improvement Manager to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This remote role will guide continuous improvement efforts across a broad geographic territory, with a focus on strengthening operational performance and building a culture of disciplined problem solving. The position will partner closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams to remove barriers, improve process flow, and elevate customer value. It is well suited for a hands-on CI leader who can coach others, facilitate meaningful change, and deliver measurable results in a manufacturing environment.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and coach continuous improvement events across teams and management
• Lead cross-functional teams to enhance business processes and performance metrics
• Diagnose workflow impediments and guide the application of CI methodologies
• Mentor site leaders in continuous improvement principles and leadership behaviors
• Define and facilitate improvement activities using the PDCA cycle
• Continuously coach sites to enhance standard work and customer value
• Establish and communicate CI-related metrics for stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an associate degree with 10+ years in operations or continuous improvement
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and CI project management tools
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM methodologies
• Proven ability to lead value stream mapping workshops and facilitate data-driven improvements
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional improvement projects with measurable results
• Solid understanding of production processes and operational metrics
• Effective facilitation skills to engage employees at all levels

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare package including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off for work-life balance
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Work Life Support programs available
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary wellness programs including health coaching and mortgage services

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification- your background could be exactly what this team needs.