Continuous Improvement Manager - kdc/one GroveportAre you a hands-on Lean leader who loves rolling up your sleeves, solving problems, and helping teams win? kdc/one is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead improvement efforts on the floor, eliminate waste, and build a culture where continuous improvement is how we work-every day.
This role is all about action: coaching teams, running Kaizens, and turning data into real, sustainable results.
What You'll Do- Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives that drive safety, quality, cost, delivery, and engagement.
- Plan and facilitate Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and problem-solving workshops.
- Coach leaders and teams in Lean tools, loss analysis, and data-driven decision making.
- Create and maintain visual management, standard work, and value stream maps.
- Partner with site leadership to build and execute a CI roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Support equipment reliability and efficiency through TPM and maintenance improvement efforts.
- Drive employee engagement by making CI practical, visible, and fun.
- Track results, celebrate wins, and make sure improvements stick.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven success leading Kaizens, RIEs, and shop-floor improvement activities.
- Strong Lean toolkit (VSM, Standard Work, Visual Management, TPM, problem solving).
- A coaching mindset with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Lean certification is a plus.
Why kdc/one?- Real opportunity to make an impact within our organization.
- A team that values action, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive pay, great benefits, and room to grow.
