Continuous Improvement Leader

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Leader plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement and problem solving across the IDEX Health and Sciences organization focused on our Rohnert Park, CA, Oak Harbor, WA, and Kawaguchi, JPN facilities. This role leads initiatives focused on improving productivity and quality, reducing waste, and optimizing end-to-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to execute process improvement projects across manufacturing and commercial operations.
• Train our workforce from frontline employees to leaders in CI methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
• Facilitate kaizen events, root cause analysis, and value stream mapping to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement a continuous improvement roadmap for site(s).
• Serve as a key business partner and thought leader for the organization.
• Support capital projects and new product introductions with process optimization strategies.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous learning throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. Graduate-level acumen preferred (e.g. MBA).
• Experience: Ten plus years of experience in manufacturing operations with a focus on continuous improvement. Tool and die, machining, and assembly experience is a plus.
• Skills & Competencies: Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, SMED, and other CI tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab). Excellent facilitation, coaching, and ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Preferred Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or related certification. PMP or Agile Project Management.

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $97,000.00 - $145,400.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.