47 continuous improvement lead jobs at 42 companies in Lower West Side, IL
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Continuous Improvement Manager
Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States
OnsiteFull Time
RPM International Inc.NYSE: RPM: Public multinational manufacturer of specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and services for construction, industrial and consumer markets.
Develops lean manufacturing strategy, leads continuous improvement events, coaches plant teams, interprets metrics and control charts, drives projects, and communicates effectively across organizational levels.
nVenia: Packaging-equipment manufacturer making primary, secondary, and end-of-line systems for food, consumer-goods, and industrial producers.
10+ YOELead and execute continuous improvement programs using Lean tools (JIT, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen, TPS, SMED); 10+ years manufacturing/process improvement experience; machining and assembly knowledge; bachelor's degree preferred; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
JIT, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen, TPS, SMED, Standard Work, 3P, Material Pull, TPI
EntegrisNASDAQ: ENTG: Advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor industry.
8+ YOE8+ years manufacturing experience driving Lean and Six Sigma programs; formal Six Sigma/Blackbelt/SPC credentials preferred; undergraduate degree in engineering/CS/business/IT preferred; willingness to travel <10%.
Chicago or Troy or Indianapolis or Fort Madison or Archbold or Fayetteville or Council Bluffs or Rensselaer or Louisville or Omaha or Michigan or Ohio or Minnesota or Illinois or Missouri or Indiana or Iowa or Nebraska or Wisconsin or Arkansas or Kentucky
$109k-$159k/yrFieldFull Time
Conagra BrandsNYSE: CAG: Consumer packaged goods focused on food innovation.
7+ YOE4+ MgmtBachelor's in engineering,7+ years industrial engineering/continuous improvement,4+ years leading teams,TPM/Lean/Six Sigma experience,financial acumen,Power BI and Microsoft Office proficiency,ability to travel 60%+.
Maker's Pride: Private contract food manufacturer and packaging provider serving consumer brands with baked, refrigerated, frozen, and snack foods.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree required; 10+ years in continuous improvement/operational excellence with manufacturing experience preferred; Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen certifications preferred; experience leading large-scale transformation and using SAP.
GATX Rail North AmericaNYSE: GATX: Public transportation-asset lessor providing railcars, locomotives, tank containers, and aircraft spare engines to customers worldwide.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree or higher required; 5+ years leading operational excellence or Lean transformation in industrial environments. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred. Travel up to 35%.
Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Daily Visual Management (DVM), Hoshin Kanri, A3, PDCA, Root Cause Analysis
SGA Youth & Family Services: Chicago nonprofit providing counseling, early education, family services, youth programs, and workforce development across underserved Illinois communities.
Lead CQI and evaluation, oversee data management, supervise CQI staff, produce reports for grants and compliance, and support program improvement and training.
Baxter InternationalNYSE: BAX: Global medical products and healthcare technology.
15+ YOE15+ years leading enterprise transformation and operational excellence; Bachelor’s in engineering/operations/supply chain/business; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt required; experience coaching managers, running large CI portfolios, and delivering measurable business results.
Marmon Holdings: Diversified global industrial organization and Berkshire Hathaway.
3+ YOE3+ years line lead experience in manufacturing, high school diploma, ability to lead teams, LEAN/continuous improvement experience, basic computer literacy, ability to meet physical requirements.
Novelis: Private aluminum rolling and recycling supplying low-carbon flat-rolled products to automotive, aerospace, packaging, and specialty customers.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in engineering, technical, or business; 5+ years manufacturing management; 5–7 years leading Lean, DMAIC, or WCM improvement efforts; project management experience; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt; fluent English.
Vantage Specialty Chemicals: Private U.S. manufacturer of naturally derived specialty ingredients serving personal care, food, pharmaceutical, and industrial customers.
6+ YOE6+ years logistics/warehouse/transportation experience in manufacturing, hazardous materials experience preferred, knowledge of DOT/OSHA/EPA, ERP experience, leadership and continuous improvement skills.
CognizantNASDAQ: CTSH: Global professional services providing technology and consulting services.
Administer IBM Workload Automation environments, support production operations, troubleshoot failures, lead incidents, and drive automation and continuous improvement.
Chicago Public Schools: The public school district serving the City of Chicago.
Provide instructional coaching, build teacher leadership, support data-informed planning, and implement continuous improvement strategies to improve student outcomes.
Ingersoll RandNYSE: IR: Provider of mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions.
5+ YOE3+ MgmtBachelor's in engineering,5+ years continuous quality improvement experience,ISO 9001 expertise,3+ years leading teams,SPC/MSA/GR&R and validation experience,root cause analysis and audit/CAPA management.
Microsoft Office, Master Control QMS System, SPC, MSA, GR&R, IQ/OQ/PQ
Emergency Nurses Association: Nonprofit professional membership association advancing emergency nursing through education, research, advocacy, resources, and collaboration.
7+ YOELead facilities management, vendor oversight, safety, and business continuity; develop and improve facilities processes.
GraingerNYSE: GWW: Broad line distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating products.
Leads engineering and maintenance operations for headquarters and data center infrastructure, providing technical leadership, managing projects and vendors, and driving reliability and continuous improvement.
NOW Health Group: Family- and employee-owned natural-products manufacturer serving consumers worldwide with supplements, foods, and personal-care products.
3+ YOESupervisory experience in warehouse or food manufacturing, knowledge of GMP and safety, intermediate Word/Excel skills, ability to meet KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
CTS CorporationNYSE: CTS: Public U.S. sensor, actuator, and electronic-component manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, industrial, and transportation OEMs.
5+ YOEBS in engineering or associate with experience, 5+ years in metallic or ceramic machining, continuous improvement experience, SPC/DOE skills, ability to lead validation and capital projects.
SAP, DOE, DMAIC, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Cp/Cpk, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen
Plexus CorpNASDAQ: PLXS: Global electronics manufacturing services and product realization provider.
1+ YOEBachelor's degree preferred with 1+ years related experience; strong problem-solving, data analysis, experiment design, and ability to lead quality and continuous improvement in manufacturing.