Manager of Continuous Improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive a culture of Lean and continuous improvement across the Lakeland and FPT business.
• Develop and execute site-level RCI strategies aligned with operational goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.
• Lead CI planning, training, and value stream initiatives to improve productivity, eliminate waste, and deliver measurable business results.
• Partner with site leadership to identify improvement opportunities and quantify cost savings and performance gains.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and coach teams on Lean principles, structured problem-solving, and standardized work.
• Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor continuous improvement progress and ensure sustainability.
• Promote the sharing and replication of best practices across both Lakeland and FPT locations.
• Drive organizational change by building capability at all levels and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Skills & Experience

Required:

• 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Lean manufacturing expertise, including coaching, training, and deployment of CI strategies
• Proven success leading continuous improvement initiatives and Lean transformations
• Formal Lean certification (Lean Engineer, Black Belt, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and sustain improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on business results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Preferred:

• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement disciplines

Travel Requirement

• This role supports both the Lakeland and FPT business and requires approximately 50% travel between locations.