Continuous Improvement Coach

Lear For YouWe work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.A path to a better career. A better future.Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we’re named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies.They’re the secret to our success—empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.Are you ready for a better career? A better future?Job DescriptionAs a member of the Continuous Improvement team, the Continuous Improvement Coach is responsible for driving Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the plant. This role partners with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement sustainable improvements, and build organizational capability in Lean principles and structured problem solving.ResponsibilitiesLeads and sustains continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing plant utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.Drives cross-functional process improvement projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and equipment performanceFacilitates Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 5S, visual management, and other Lean Manufacturing activitiesAnalyzes operational data to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate waste, reduce losses, and optimize plant performanceDevelops and maintains KPIs, dashboards, and performance management systems to support data-driven decision makingPartners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams to implement sustainable improvementsSupports Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) initiatives to improve equipment reliability and uptimeCreates, documents, and sustains standardized processes and standard work proceduresCoaches employees on Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, and continuous improvement methodologiesPromotes a culture of operational excellence, employee engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the organizationEducation RequirementsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.Experience RequirementsExperience leading Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environmentStrong problem-solving skills with experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologiesAbility to analyze operational data and translate findings into actionable improvement plansExperience developing KPIs, scorecards, dashboards, and performance management systemsExcellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teamsKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, OEE, and operational excellence principlesPreferred QualificationsLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certificationExperience facilitating Kaizen events and leading plant-wide improvement initiativesPrevious manufacturing leadership or production supervision experienceDemonstrated track record of delivering measurable cost savings, productivity improvements, and waste reduction results