Continuous Improvement Lead

Afinitas

Des Moines, US
On-site
Lean principles and methodologies
Operational excellence culture
Cross-functional team collaboration
Afinitas is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence and implement Lean methodologies within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment

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.

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Match Score: 85

Afinitas is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence and implement Lean methodologies within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean principles and methodologies
  • Operational excellence culture
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Process improvement projects
  • Root cause analysis
  • KPIs and visual management

Nice-to-have

  • People-centric leadership
  • Purpose-driven growth
  • Global best practices

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience leading Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Proven track record of implementing successful process improvement projects
  • Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Project Management methodologies
  • Strong knowledge of metal manufacturing processes

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