Continuous Improvement Manager

Onsite

Forney, TX, USA

Full time

JR116562

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.?

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Description

If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and building a culture of continuous improvement, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Based at our Forney Distribution Center, you will serve as the site's dedicated Continuous Improvement Leader, responsible for driving operational excellence through the Copeland Business System (CBS). This role will partner with Operations, Inventory, Customer Service, Materials, Quality, and Engineering to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate waste, standardize processes, and build sustainable operating systems that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.

This position operates under the general guidance of the Plant Manager.

As the Continuous Improvement Manager, you will:

• Serve as the site's dedicated CBS (Copeland Business System) Leader, driving deployment and sustainment of continuous improvement initiatives

• Partner with site leadership to develop and execute the site's Continuous Improvement roadmap aligned with business priorities

• Coach leaders and functional teams on the application of CBS principles, Lean methodologies, and problem-solving tools

• Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, A3 problem solving, and other continuous improvement activities

• Develop and sustain Daily Management Systems, Leader Standard Work, Visual Management, Tier Meetings, and KPI management processes

• Identify process improvement opportunities across Operations, Inventory, Customer Service, Materials, Transportation, and Quality

• Standardize operating procedures (SOPs), improve process discipline, and ensure sustainable execution of improvements

• Analyze operational performance data and develop dashboards, reports, and metrics to support data-driven decision making

• Lead cross-functional improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, productivity, and customer satisfaction

• Develop business cases and capital appropriation requests to support operational improvement initiatives where appropriate

• Participate in the monthly Global CBS Community of Practice to share best practices, strengthen coaching capabilities, and align site priorities with Plant Leadership, Business Unit Operations Leadership, and Operational Excellence teams

• Support additional operational excellence initiatives and strategic projects as assigned by the Plant Manager

Required education, experiences & skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or Distribution Center Operations

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and driving measurable business results

• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies

• Experience facilitating Kaizen events, Root Cause Analysis, A3 problem solving, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Daily Management Systems

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools

• Excellent communication, facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder management skills

• Proven ability to influence without direct authority across multiple functions

• Demonstrated project management and change management experience

Preferred education, experiences & skills:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

• Experience implementing or leading business operating systems (CBS, TPS, Danaher Business System, Honeywell Operating System, Emerson Management System, etc.)

• Experience in warehouse, distribution center, manufacturing, or supply chain operations

• Experience developing KPI dashboards, operational reporting, and business analytics

• Experience coaching frontline leaders and facilitating organizational change

• Experience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (Oracle, SAP, Manhattan, etc.)

Onsite Work Arrangement :

This role is based fully onsite, and not eligible for hybrid or remote work opportunities. Standard working hours at the Forney Distribution Center are Monday through Friday. As business needs dictate, flexibility may be required, including occasional evenings, weekends, and support during peak operational periods.

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Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That's why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future-for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.?

Together, we have the opportunity - and the power - to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.