Continuous Improvement Manager

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Manager of Continuous Improvement to lead and sustain sitelevel Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives across their Longview manufacturing campus. This leader will serve as the onsite CI owner, partnering closely with plant leadership and frontline teams to drive waste reduction, process stability, quality improvement, and a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a handson CI practitioner who thrives on the production floor, influences without authority, and delivers measurable operational impact.

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Required Skills & Experience

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, business, or related field (this they can be flexible on for the right experience -- they have tuition reimbursement and can work with them)

* 5-8 years in manufacturing or operations

* 3-5 years leading or supporting Continuous Improvement / Lean initiatives


* Experience in tier 1 automotive or aerospace mature industries (not OEM's like Ford or Toyota -- these are companies that supply parts directly to OEM's such as Magna International or Yanfeng Automotive Interiors)

* Proven experience facilitating Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and Lean activities

* Be able to explain how they fully owned and drove Kaizen events. How they guided their teams and streamlined the entire process, what the results were, etc.

* Green Belt, Black Belt, or Six Sigma certifications

* Handson Lean Manufacturing background (VSM, Standard Work, 5S, RCA, PDCA, etc.)

* Consistent career progression inside of their company (LONG tenure and progression within companies)

* Demonstrated ability to drive waste reduction, process stability, and throughput improvements

* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data and support decisionmaking

* Experience influencing teams without direct authority


Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Experience supporting multisite CI initiatives

* Working knowledge of financial concepts and cost drivers (P&L exposure helpful)

* Additional Lean trainings or certifications


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.