Continuous Improvement Lead

Our client, a manufacturing organization is seeking a Continuous Improvement Lead to join their team. As a Continuous Improvement Lead, you will be part of the Operations and Supply Chain organization supporting cross-functional teams on the production floor and in internal logistics. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on, coaching mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate Lean concepts into measurable results that teams can sustain. Job Title: Continuous Improvement Lead Location: Anoka, Minnesota

What's the Job?

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, partnering with operations and/or supply chain teams to identify waste, improve flow, and implement sustainable process improvements from scoping through sustainment.
• Drive measurable improvement initiatives, such as cost reduction, inventory accuracy improvements, productivity gains, cycle time reduction, and throughput improvements, and communicate progress and impact to site leadership.
• Spend time at the gemba observing production, warehouse, receiving, inspection, and/or material flow processes to identify inefficiencies and work hands-on with teams to develop and implement improvements.
• Develop and reinforce standard work, visual management, and daily management practices to sustain improvements and build accountability in operations.
• Train, coach, and support operators, supervisors, and cross-functional partners on Lean principles and tools to build capability and ownership across the site. What's Needed?
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience leading Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, distribution, or production environment, with direct facilitation responsibility using Lean methodologies.
• Practical application of Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, material and information flow, takt time analysis, and root cause problem solving.
• Experience with PFEP (Plan for Every Part), material flow design, inventory replenishment systems, Kanban, or internal logistics improvement initiatives preferred.
• Ability to quantify and communicate improvement results (for example, cost savings, productivity gains, or waste reduction) and strong proficiency in Microsoft products including Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio. What's in it for me?
• Opportunity to lead Lean transformation efforts at an Anoka, MN manufacturing facility by partnering directly with frontline teams.
• Hands-on role focused on gemba observation, coaching, and practical problem solving to improve how work gets done.
• Clear focus on measurable outcomes, including inventory accuracy, cycle time, throughput, and productivity improvements.
• Chance to build sustainable operating rhythms through standard work, visual management, and daily management practices.
• Support for developing site capability by training operators, supervisors, and cross-functional partners on Lean tools.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.