Senior Manager Continuous Improvement

Lightera; Norcross (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

LIGHTERA is seeking a durable and strategic Continuous Improvement leader to guide Lean Six Sigma initiatives across North American operations. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity, and involves building a high-performance CI team in Carrollton and Norcross, GA, with remote collaboration as needed.

You will prioritize Kaizen events, mentor Black Belts, and drive a portfolio of interrelated improvements while partnering with plant managers to sustain a culture of

Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement.
• 3+ years in a Continuous Improvement leadership role.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen and Value Stream Mapping.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a Continuous Improvement team in North American operations.
• Develop and implement Lean Six Sigma training and certification programs.
• Prioritize projects with plant leadership and monitor KPIs to drive targets.
• Lead high-visibility improvement projects sponsored by senior leadership.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Planview

Job description

LIGHTERA has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We have a proventrack recordof being first in the industry with application specific fibers, optical connectors, ribbon cables, erbium doped fibers, Raman fiber lasers, fiber gratings and more. Our mission is to provide leading optical innovations and solutions by designing,manufacturingand supplying the best optical fibers, fiber cable and components and devices for our customers, with exceptional service that creates value for our shareholders,customersand employees. To do so, we must continue shaping the future of communications by applying the best minds to the challenges our customers will continually face.

Our mission is simple and bold: to build brighter, more connected communities through cutting‑edge optical technologies.

Responsible for building and leading Lightera’s RTF Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing program and Operational Excellence journey for operations in the North American Region (NAR). As part of our RTF framework, this role drives the implementation Lean Six Sigma initiatives and improvement projects that enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity performance

Primary Responsibilities

• Build a high performing Continuous Improvement team . Recruit, hire and Train RTF Blackbelts as direct reports, located in Carrollton & Norcross. Lead BBs in completing 4 projects per year.
• Develop Greenbelt Training & Certification Program through Learning to Lean- develop plan & budget for program. Lead process to identify, propose and promote "top talent” into green belt certification program.
• Partner with Director and plant managers to prioritize and assign projects. Monitor KPIs and drive improvement projects to achieve business targets. Coordinate, and as necessary, conduct Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshops. Partner with plant leadership to establish a culture of operational excellence. Identify and execute productivity and cost optimization opportunities.
• Personally lead two high impact, high visibility improvement projects sponsored by SVP of NAR region. This is an annual requirement.
• Responsible for leading entire project portfolio for NAR, including brainstorming/planning sessions. Lead leadership review cadences and develop report out templates. Manage approval for all new projects and closures. Drive use of Planview (project tracking system). Leverage BBs as PV experts & coaches.
• Manage SGA (hourly CI program). Partner with plant managers to identify opportunities, coach supervisors and train teams. Ensure teams are progressing towards targets.

This is a hybrid position with time split between Carrollton, GA, and Norcross, GA and remote.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement.
• 3+ years in a Continuous Improvement leadership role.
• Significant and demonstrated experience with: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping,

Preferred Qualifications:

Working at LIGHTERA means having the opportunity to realize ideas, experience innovation, and discovernew solutionsfor the future. In addition to our dynamic work environment, we offer competitive salaries and generous benefits programs, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and a matching 401(k) plan.

Employees are expected to serve as role models for safe work practices and behaviors. This includes following established health and safety policies and procedures,maintaininga clean, organized work area, wearing, andproperly storingall personal protective equipment (PPE), and actively engaging as a safety conscious worker with personal safety and wellness as a priority.

Visa sponsorshipnotavailable. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position

Note: Only those candidates selected for the interview process will be contacted.

Location(s)

6305 Crescent Drive, Norcross , Georgia 30071 , United States

Position Type

Full-time

Employee Class

Regular Employee

undefined