Regional Continuous Improvement Manager - Rhome

About the Role

The Continuous Improvement Manager drives operational excellence at the Rhome, TX site by embedding practical, sustainable improvement initiatives into daily operations. This role focuses on improving safety, throughput, quality, and cost performance across production, cylinder management, reclamation, and laboratory processes. The position works closely with site leadership and frontline teams to ensure continuous improvement is fully integrated into how the plant operates. The CI Manager will oversee one direct report located in Bowling Green, Ohio, who supports the CI program in Bowling Green and Canada, with up to 25% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Translate site and business priorities into actionable, floor‑level improvement initiatives across production, filling, cylinder processing, reclamation, and lab operations.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve output versus plan, cylinder turnaround time, labor productivity, and yield; optimize material flow, scheduling, and asset utilization.
• Embed a safety‑first mindset into all improvement activities; support incident investigations and implement sustainable corrective actions; ensure adherence to MOC and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and sustain standard work; drive daily management systems (KPIs, tier boards, Gemba walks) to ensure consistency and accountability across shifts.
• Lead root‑cause analysis for safety, quality, and operational issues; execute Kaizen and improvement projects with measurable, data‑driven results.
• Deliver cost savings through improved cylinder lifecycle management, waste reduction, and process efficiency; support capital improvements tied to safety and productivity.
• Coach and develop teams in Lean, Six Sigma, and CI tools; promote a culture of accountability, discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to align priorities; track and report performance, progress, and results to site leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates with 5+ years of manufacturing process improvement experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence tools.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in safety, productivity, and cost.
• Data‑driven problem solver with strong analytical skills.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence frontline teams and leadership.
• Experience leading employees and coaching for success.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, operations‑driven environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and disciplined execution.

Pay

Compensation for this role is determined based on each candidate's relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. A‑Gas strives to offer competitive pay that reflects the value and expertise an individual brings to the position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Training initiatives, professional certifications, and tuition reimbursement program