Continuous Improvement Program Manager

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Location: Multi-Site | Travel: 40–60%

Employment Type

Full-Time

About the Role

Lindsay Windows is seeking a Continuous Improvement Program Manager to lead strategic operational improvement initiatives across our seven manufacturing facilities. This is a hands-on, highly visible role working directly with executive leadership and plant management to identify opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, and implement improvements that deliver measurable results in productivity, quality, efficiency, safety, and profitability . The ideal candidate enjoys working on the manufacturing floor, solving problems with teams, and turning improvement opportunities into sustainable, standardized processes across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple facilities.
• Identify and implement improvements in production, warehouse operations, quality, material flow, safety, and productivity.
• Lead projects from concept through implementation, including timelines, resources, risks, and success measures.
• Spend significant time on the production floor observing processes, identifying waste, coaching teams, and driving improvements.
• Evaluate successful improvements and deploy best practices across all seven facilities when applicable.
• Develop standardized work, process documentation, and implementation guides.
• Partner with General Managers, Production Managers, Warehouse Managers, Engineering, and other teams to execute strategic initiatives.
• Train and coach leaders and employees in Lean principles, structured problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze operational and financial data to prioritize projects and measure ROI.
• Recommend equipment, tooling, automation, and process improvements that improve efficiency and quality.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on project progress, risks, results, and financial impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of experience leading continuous improvement or operational excellence initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and process improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple locations and lead through influence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to travel approximately 40–60%, including overnight travel.
• Must live within reasonable driving distance of a major commercial airport.

Preferred

Lean Green Belt, Black Belt, PMP, or equivalent certification; experience in window, building products, or other discrete manufacturing environments.

Make an Impact

This is an opportunity to help shape how seven manufacturing facilities operate , taking successful ideas from one location and turning them into improvements across the organization. If you are a hands‑on continuous improvement leader who enjoys solving problems and making things better , we'd like to hear from you.

Flexible work from home options available.