Continuous Improvement Lead

Afinitas

Mediapolis, IA, United States
On-site
Lean principles and methodologies
Operational excellence
Cross-functional team collaboration
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

Match Score: 85

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
  • Strong knowledge of metal manufacturing processes

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