Afinitas is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence through Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives in Mediapolis, IA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of implementing successful process improvements
Job Summary
The Continuous Improvement Leader is a strategic change agent responsible for advancing and sustaining a culture of operational excellence across the organization.
This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify, lead, and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and Barry Wehmiller Continuous Improvement methodologies.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong leadership and coaching capabilities.
Matching Summary
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Afinitas is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence through Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives in Mediapolis, IA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing processes, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of implementing successful process improvements.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Lean principles and methodologies
Operational excellence
Cross-functional team collaboration
Process improvement projects
Root cause analysis
Data-driven decisions
Nice-to-have
Championing best practices
Coaching team members
Change management planning
Promoting continuous improvement mindset
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management methodologies