44 continuous improvement lead jobs at 39 companies in Oak Forest, IL
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Continuous Improvement Mgr
Wood Dale, Illinois, United States
$95k-$125k/yrOnsiteFull Time
nVenia: Designs and manufactures primary, secondary, and end-of-line packaging machinery.
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: Develops materials and purification solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.
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: Manufactures and markets a variety of packaged food brands.
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: Contract manufacturer of snacks and convenience food products.
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 CorporationNYSE: GATX: Global provider of railcar leasing and related transportation services.
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: Providing social services and mental health support to Chicagoland families.
Lead CQI and evaluation, oversee data management, supervise CQI staff, produce reports for grants and compliance, and support program improvement and training.
BaxterNew York Stock Exchange: BAX: Develops and manufactures medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and IV solutions.
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.
CSLASX: CSL: Global biotechnology developing and manufacturing protein-based therapies and vaccines.
7+ YOE2+ MgmtLead CI strategy in GxP manufacturing, deploy Lean Six Sigma, manage CI projects, track financial benefits, coach CI teams; requires 7+ years in GxP manufacturing and 2+ years leadership, Bachelor’s in Engineering/Science.
Marmon: Global industrial organization providing manufacturing and services across sectors.
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: World leader in aluminum rolling and sustainable recycling.
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.
Batavia Container: Designs and manufactures custom corrugated packaging and retail displays.
Organized, detail oriented; understands AIB/SFI/ISO compliance; strong problem solving for quality issues; proficient with Amtech and Quality System software; strong leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills; continuous improvement mindset.
CognizantNasdaq: CTSH: Provides IT consulting and digital business process services.
Administer IBM Workload Automation environments, support production operations, troubleshoot failures, lead incidents, and drive automation and continuous improvement.
Chicago Public Schools: Public school district providing K-12 education in Chicago.
Provide instructional coaching, build teacher leadership, support data-informed planning, and implement continuous improvement strategies to improve student outcomes.
Ingersoll RandNYSE: IR: Designs and manufactures mission-critical industrial flow and compression equipment.
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
GraingerNYSE: GWW: Distributes maintenance, repair, and operating supplies to businesses.
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: Manufactures and distributes natural health products and supplements.
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.
Doughboy Restaurant Group: Operates a portfolio of full-service and fast-casual restaurant concepts.
5+ YOE3+ Mgmt5+ years food production/bakery experience with 3+ years leadership; knowledge of GMP/HACCP/GFSI/OSHA; ability to analyze KPIs and lead continuous improvement.
ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, production software