Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Continuous Improvement Leader
DIVISION/LOCATION: Allura / White City, OR
INCUMBENT: None
REPORTS TO TITLE: Plant Manager
Role Summary
The Continuous Improvement Leader leads cross-functional efforts to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency. This role fosters a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement through coaching, collaboration, and structured problem-solving. It ensures that Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) and Continuous Improvement are fully integrated into business performance.
By empowering frontline-driven safety initiatives, facilitating improvement projects, and mentoring teams, the position builds a foundation of environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and employee engagement that supports long-term success.
Key Responsibilities:
Safety Integration & EHS Support
• Champion a proactive safety culture by supporting employee-led safety committees and initiatives.
• Collaborate with EHS teams to identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement preventive solutions.
• Support standardization of EHS policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while promoting continuous improvement in safety practices.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
• Lead and facilitate structured improvement events, problem-solving workshops, and cross-functional projects across multiple sites.
• Coach teams in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other improvement methodologies to build ownership and accountability.
• Partner with plant leadership to embed continuous improvement into daily operations and long-term strategy.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and adjust approaches as needed.
Employee Engagement & Culture Building
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by recognizing and celebrating frontline-driven contributions.
• Serve as a visible, approachable coach across facilities, building trust through direct involvement and support.
• Share success stories across the network to promote consistency, pride, and replication of best practices.
• Reinforce that sustainable improvements come from employees closest to the work.
Collaboration & Change Management
• Work closely with plant managers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of changes.
• Align improvement efforts with company goals and operational priorities.
• Facilitate training and workshops to build continuous improvement capabilities at all levels.
• Lead change management activities to support adoption and sustainment of new processes.
Recommended Qualifications
• Leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial environments, with direct involvement in EHS and/or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other structured improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with data analysis tools or reporting platforms.
• Must be willing to achieve OSHA 30-hour certification in first 6-months on job.
• Basic understanding of environmental compliance regulations.
• Basic understanding of occupational Safety and health regulations.
Essential Skills and Attributes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong coaching and facilitation abilities to empower frontline teams.
• Effective project management and organizational skills.
• High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to motivate and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable working in a multi-site environment with some possible travel.
Notes
• The role contributes to business performance through cost avoidance, efficiency improvements, and sustainability initiatives.
• The Continuous Improvement Leader is expected to collaborate across departments and sites, serving as a strategic partner in operational excellence.
