Continuous Improvement Lead

Afinitas

St. Louis, MO, USA
5 years leading lean initiatives
Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
Experience with metal manufacturing processes
The Continuous Improvement Leader acts as a strategic change agent responsible for advancing a culture of operational excellence across the organization

Job Summary

  • The Continuous Improvement Leader acts as a strategic change agent responsible for advancing a culture of operational excellence across the organization.
  • This role requires applying Lean methodologies to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and enhance productivity while facilitating Kaizen events and process mapping.
  • Candidates must possess strong leadership capabilities to drive team member buy-in and deliver training on Lean tools and problem-solving techniques.

Matching Summary

The Continuous Improvement Leader acts as a strategic change agent responsible for advancing a culture of operational excellence across the organization.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5 years leading Lean initiatives
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or business
  • Experience with metal manufacturing processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams

Nice-to-have

  • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
  • PMP certification preferred
  • Change management planning experience
  • Coaching capabilities for team development
  • Knowledge of financial data analysis

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of Lean/CI experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management
  • Valid driver's license and current passport required
  • Ability to travel by plane and use PPE
  • Physical fitness to stand/walk 4+ hours daily

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