Strategic CI Leader – Manufacturing

A. O. Smith Corporation; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth and development opportunities

Culture valuing innovation and teamwork

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager in Johnson City, TN. In this role, you will implement Lean methodologies to drive operational excellence and champion a culture of continuous improvement. Applicants should have over 8 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 3 years in CI or Lean roles. This position offers competitive compensation and a culture that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a dedicated CI or Lean role.
• Proven track record of driving results through structured improvement projects.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in tools like Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute CI strategies aligning with plant KPIs.
• Facilitate kaizen events and root cause analysis.
• Coach and mentor employees on Lean tools.
• Partner with teams to implement CI projects.

Skills

Lean thinking

Data analysis

Change management

Facilitation

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager in Johnson City, TN. In this role, you will implement Lean methodologies to drive operational excellence and champion a culture of continuous improvement. Applicants should have over 8 years of manufacturing experience, including at least 3 years in CI or Lean roles. This position offers competitive compensation and a culture that values innovation and teamwork.