Senior Continuous Improvement Leader — Lean Six Sigma

GATX Corporation; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

GATX Corporation in Chicago, IL, seeks a Sr. Continuous Improvement Process Lead to drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives across US and Canada rail operations. You will identify opportunities, lead CI programs (5S, Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, VSM, A3) and partner with shops to remove bottlenecks.

The role requires a durable track record in process transformation, strong data-driven problem solving, and the ability to work across levels in a hybrid office setting with up to 30% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of shop floor supervisory/operations management or value stream management experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) certification preferred.
• Project Management certification and experience a plus.
• Experience in a low-volume/high-mix industry or multiple industries preferred.
• Travel up to 30% across the United States and Canada.
• Hybrid position requiring in-office presence about 60% of the days in a month.

Responsibilities

• Training and Program Support: CI programs across the network (5S, Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, Value Stream Mapping, A3, etc.).
• Shop Partnership: lead improvement initiatives and maintain Daily Visual Management boards; lead DVM audits and mitigation plans.
• Network-wide Initiatives: support cross-functional CI initiatives and ensure RC/CA follow-through.
• Best Practice Committees: lead and support process improvements and deployment of Standard Work Instructions; address critical-to-safety and critical-to-quality issues.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

5S

Kaizen

Hoshin Kanri

Value Stream Mapping

A3 Thinking

Job description

GATX Corporation in Chicago, IL, seeks a Sr. Continuous Improvement Process Lead to drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives across US and Canada rail operations. You will identify opportunities, lead CI programs (5S, Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, VSM, A3) and partner with shops to remove bottlenecks.

The role requires a durable track record in process transformation, strong data-driven problem solving, and the ability to work across levels in a hybrid office setting with up to 30% travel.