Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst

Lennox (NYSE: LII) delivers industry-leading climate-control solutions built on 130 years of HVAC and refrigeration expertise. We win as a team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and sustainability. Our workplace values every employee’s voice and supports career growth in a global, inclusive community.

About the role

Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, the Continuous Improvement Senior Analyst leads cross-functional initiatives that identify process gaps, analyze performance, and implement data-driven solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and business results. This role partners with operations leaders and teams to drive projects from concept through implementation using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional process improvement projects to close performance gaps and achieve business objectives.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Analyze current state processes and design practical, data-driven solutions to enhance performance.
• Conduct detailed process analysis to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and root causes of performance issues.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies to develop and implement sustainable improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts and drive corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Manage improvement projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive accountability, engagement, and successful project execution.
• Monitor project progress and track results to ensure targeted outcomes are achieved.
• Utilize data analytics and business information tools to support decision-making and quantify improvement impact.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and sustain improvements over time.
• Translate data into actionable insights for operations and business leaders.
• Work closely with operations, quality, engineering, and other functional teams to drive alignment on improvement initiatives.
• Communicate project status, risks, and results effectively to stakeholders.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement through collaboration and engagement at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement tools and statistical analysis methods.
• Advanced data and business analysis skills, including Excel, Access, SQL, or similar tools.
• Ability to analyze complex processes and translate findings into actionable solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive project completion.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of operational performance drivers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to influence without authority.

Pay

This salaried exempt role offers a starting salary range of $83,000–$110,000 annually, depending on geography, market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. Eligible employees also receive an annual bonus under the Company’s applicable plan and are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• 8 weeks paid birthing leave.
• 2 weeks paid bonding leave.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Up to 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year (subject to eligibility and hire date).