Lean Sigma Manager

What We Offer

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

Position Summary

The LeanSigma Manager is responsible for leading, developing, and sustaining continuous improvement initiatives across the Bristol Operations. This role drives LeanSigma® methodologies to support business objectives and advance operational excellence, focusing on improvements in cost, quality, efficiency, and overall value creation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, and develop targeted continuous improvement opportunities aligned with plant and business objectives.
• Deploy and sustain LeanSigma® methods and across Operations through training, coaching and hands-on support.
• Partner with production, engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, and other departments to eliminate waste and improve cash flow, profitability, and return on investment.
• Facilitate kaizen events and cross-functional project teams to address operational challenges, by defining scope, building actionable plans, and delivering measurable results on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Coach and mentor associates at all levels to embed Lean thinking and continuous improvement tools (e.g., 5S, SMED, A3, etc.).
• Maintain a visible shop-floor presence; partner with engineers, technicians, and production associates, being fully engaged in the identification, resolution and follow-through of process issues and challenges.
• Utilize value stream mapping, KPI analysis, impact/difficulty assessments, and related tools to guide improvement activities.
• Maintain and enhance systems for planning, reporting, and tracking of continuous improvement efforts.
• Prepare and deliver regular performance updates and project status for senior leadership.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence through hands on engagement, training, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years leading Lean, Six Sigma, or similar change initiatives in a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Demonstrated strong leadership ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and deliver measurable results.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP/MES and Mini-Tab preferred.