Regional Continuous Improvement Manager - Fort Wayne, IN

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Job Description

Job Title: Regional Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: This role can be based in Fort Wayne, IN; Miami, FL; High Point, NC; or Tupelo, MS.

Job Type: On-Site

Reporting to: Manufacturing VP.

Director Reports: #/NA

Company Overview:

FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Job Overview:

The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for driving operational performance, process standardization, and continuous improvement across all sites within the assigned region. This role ensures alignment with corporate CI strategy while tailoring execution to regional operational needs. The Regional CI Manager leads high-impact improvement initiatives, supports Industry 4.0 deployment, and fosters a culture of disciplined, data-driven problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional CI roadmap aligned with organizational strategy.
• Lead, coach, and support improvement initiatives across regional facilities.
• Drive adoption and compliance of the Best Practice Database.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Facilitate Tiger Team activities and operational standardization efforts.
• Support Industry 4.0 deployments, including AGVs, automated scanning, and labor-saving solutions.
• Standardize KPIs, workflows, and performance measurement processes.
• Conduct operational assessments to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Track, validate, and communicate project savings and performance results (CIP budget numbers).
• Provide training and mentoring to leaders and frontline employees.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt highly desirable.
• 5+ years experience in operations, OPEX, or continuous improvement roles.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 concepts.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to travel up to 70%

Total Rewards:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short and longterm disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.

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