Continuous Improvement Manager

Job DescriptionContinuous Improvement ManagerPay Range: $87,000 - $108,000 depending on relevant experience and qualificationsLocation: Flower Mound, TX 75028Position SummaryThe Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading the site's Continuous Improvement strategy through the integration of Lean Manufacturing, employee engagement, structured problem solving, digital operational excellence tools, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles. This position drives sustainable improvements in Safety, Quality, Reliability, Productivity, and Cost by developing people, improving processes, and eliminating operational losses across the facility.The Continuous Improvement Manager partners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and Engineering leaders to achieve business objectives while building a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position serves as the site champion for Continuous Improvement systems, including the deployment and utilization of the RHEO platform to drive data-driven decision making, operational visibility, workforce development, and loss elimination.The Continuous Improvement Manager directly supervises the Continuous Improvement Supervisor and provides leadership, coaching, and direction to a team of Continuous Improvement Coordinators.Essential ResponsibilitiesContinuous Improvement LeadershipDevelop and execute the site's Continuous Improvement strategy and annual roadmap.Lead Kaizen events, focused improvement activities, and loss elimination initiatives.Drive implementation and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies.Develop and deploy Standard Work, Visual Management, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and A3 Problem Solving processes.Facilitate cross-functional improvement projects aligned with business objectives.Promote a culture where continuous improvement becomes part of daily management practices.Establish systems that ensure improvements are sustained and continuously improved.Operational Excellence and Digital TransformationServe as the site owner and champion of the RHEO platform.Drive adoption and utilization of RHEO across Operations, Quality, Safety, Maintenance, Training, and Continuous Improvement functions.Utilize real-time dashboards, video analytics, AI-generated insights, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate losses.Leverage RHEO data to support root cause analysis, problem solving, standard work development, training effectiveness, and performance management.Develop operational reporting systems that provide actionable insights for supervisors, managers, and plant leadership.Promote data-driven decision making throughout the organization.TPM and Reliability ImprovementChampion TPM principles and support TPM pillar deployment throughout the operation.Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and asset utilization.Drive initiatives focused on Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, and Operator Ownership.Lead efforts to identify and eliminate chronic equipment losses and recurring failure modes.Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and equipment performance through structured problem solving.Support development of a reliability-focused culture throughout all operational departments.Productivity and Process OptimizationDrive improvements in Units Per Work Hour (UPWH), labor productivity, and operational efficiency.Analyze process flows and identify opportunities to improve throughput and capacity.Lead efforts to eliminate non-value-added activities and manufacturing waste.Partner with Operations leadership to improve labor utilization, line balancing, schedule attainment, and capacity management.Apply Lean principles to simplify processes and improve operational performance.Data Analytics and Performance ManagementEstablish, monitor, and maintain key operational performance indicators.Develop dashboards and scorecards that enable performance management and accountability.Analyze operational data to identify trends, losses, and improvement opportunities.Measure and communicate financial and operational impacts resulting from improvement activities.Present project progress, performance results, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.Leadership and Team DevelopmentDirectly lead, coach, and develop the Continuous Improvement Supervisor.Provide leadership, development, and support for Continuous Improvement Coordinators.Build organizational capability in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, structured problem solving, and operational excellence methodologies.Deliver training and mentoring that strengthens leadership, employee engagement, and ownership.Develop future CI leaders and succession plans within the Continuous Improvement organization.Serve as a change agent and champion of continuous improvement across the facility.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Safety, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, and Supply Chain leaders to achieve business objectives.Facilitate collaboration across departments to ensure improvement efforts are aligned and sustainable.Promote employee involvement and ownership in continuous improvement initiatives at all levels of the organization.Key Performance IndicatorsThe Continuous Improvement Manager is expected to positively influence and improve performance in the following areas:SafetyRecordable Incident RateNear Miss ParticipationSafety Observation CompletionErgonomic Improvement ImplementationCorrective Action Closure RateQualityInternal Defect ReductionCustomer Complaint ReductionCost of Poor QualityFirst Pass Yield ImprovementProductivityUnits Per Work Hour (UPWH)Labor EfficiencyThroughput ImprovementSchedule AttainmentCapacity UtilizationReliabilityOverall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)Downtime ReductionMean Time Between Failure (MTBF)Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)Planned Maintenance ComplianceAutonomous Maintenance ParticipationContinuous ImprovementKaizen Completion RateCost Savings AchievementEmployee Participation RateWaste Elimination ActivitiesStandard Work ComplianceImprovement Project CompletionDigital ExcellenceRHEO Adoption and UtilizationDigital Dashboard EngagementAI Recommendation ImplementationData-Driven Problem Solving UtilizationDigital Workflow StandardizationQualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field strongly preferredExperienceMinimum 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environmentMinimum 3 years leading Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Operational Excellence initiativesExperience leading both salaried and hourly employeesDemonstrated success delivering measurable operational improvements in safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and costExperience leading cross-functional teams and organizational change initiativesCertificationsLean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt strongly preferredTPM training or certification preferredProject Management experience preferredChange Management experience preferredIdeal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will possess:Proven success driving cultural and operational change in a diverse manufacturing environment.Demonstrated experience implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement systems.Strong understanding of:One-Piece FlowTakt TimeCycle Time AnalysisLine BalancingStandard WorkValue Stream MappingWaste EliminationRoot Cause AnalysisExperience utilizing data analytics and digital manufacturing tools to drive operational improvements.Ability to leverage RHEO and other digital technologies to improve visibility, support problem solving, identify process losses, and drive fact-based decision making.Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills.Demonstrated success working across multiple departments and organizational levels.Ability to drive change through influence, collaboration, and accountability.Strong project management, planning, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.Proactive leadership style with a track record of achieving challenging performance objectives.Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and develop others.Proven ability to build and lead high-performing Continuous Improvement teams.Commitment to fostering a culture of Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Reliability, and Productivity.MITER Brands is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.What We OfferAt MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.Health & WellnessThree comprehensive medical plan optionsPrescription drug coverageDental insuranceVision insuranceTeladoc virtual healthcare servicesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Annual Wellness ClinicFinancial ProtectionCompany-paid Life InsuranceVoluntary Life InsuranceCompany-paid Short-Term DisabilityCompany-paid Long-Term DisabilitySupplemental Hospital Indemnity InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceAdditional BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays401(k) retirement plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement ProgramLegal InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceTeam Member Discount ProgramMITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.Work Authorization and Sponsorship Disclosure:The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the U.S. and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr