Manager, Continuous Improvement - NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS - HuFriedyGroup : Job Details

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$98,500.00/yr - $138,000.00/yr

Join Our Team at HuFriedyGroup – Innovating Excellence in Dental Instrument ManufacturingHuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and infection prevention products. Our 10,000-plus products, hand-crafted by highly skilled artisans, are known for their precision, performance, longevity, reliability, and quality. To help dental professionals be The Best in Practice, HuFriedyGroup provides a unique combination of world class products, value-added services, clinical education, and dental community platforms that result in superior clinician performance and enhanced safety for dental professionals and their patients. Working at HuFriedyGroup is so much more than a job, as every employee has a part in driving and supporting the organization's inspirational vision to be a global force in advancing dental performance through Best-In-Practice dentistry that improves lives around the world.Position SummaryWe're looking for a highly experienced and passionate CI Manager to drive operational excellence in our fast-paced organization. You'll be a hands-on leader at the Gemba, directly engaging with teams and processes to identify and implement improvements, all while communicating a clear, easy to understand story of improvement to leadership. This role demands exceptional leadership and the ability to influence without direct authority across all levels and functions. You'll expertly navigate between tactical improvements and strategic initiatives, seamlessly transitioning between coaching, training, and hands-on execution of projects, all within the same day. If you're a results-oriented individual with a proven track record of fostering a culture of continuous improvement, enjoy managing multiple projects, and thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment, we encourage you to apply.Note: This role is based in Chicago, IL, with the facility scheduled to relocate to Northbrook, IL in March 2026. All applicants must be willing to travel as needed and commit to relocating with the company at that time.Duties

• Leads and drives lean transformation and change initiatives to create and sustain world-class, visually managed processes for instantaneous recognition of wastes in all areas.
• Implements CI/Lean methods to drive improvement in alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
• Facilitates and/or conducts lean training programs, Kaizen events, and other lean initiatives. Assesses, coaches, and provides constructive feedback to teams to strengthen lean competencies at the site.
• Serves as a change facilitator, develops and collaborates with site/area lean champions and/or business leaders and influences site leadership in the transformation to and in support of a continuous improvement culture.
• Develops and manages multiple processes, long and short-term, sustainable, lean-related visual action plans as well as assigned key projects.
• Monitors existing and new processes for improvement opportunities in safety, quality, delivery, and cost through lean problem solving methodology and takes appropriate follow-up action.
• Tracks, measures, and reports progress on improvements using standard, established KPI's.
• Establishes and monitors core CI/lean systems such as: SQDC, 5S, Standard Work, and Leader Standard Work for compliance to standards and effective utilization.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets, schedules, and other financial reports regarding the impact of sustaining CI/lean improvements, waste reduction, and ROI, as indicated by lean accounting principles. Provides input to Capital Equipment Requests relative to CI/Lean projects.
• Organize and facilitate site Lean Steering Committee.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through benchmarking world-class lean organizations and personal CI/Lean-related training.
• Hires, trains, develops, coaches, and provides team member guidance and supervision in the event of having direct report(s).
• Other assigned duties.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
• Experience implementing pull loops, controlled markets, timed delivery routes, PFEP, etc.
• 8 -10 years of demonstrated, qualified lean experience in a leadership role.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of a variety of lean tools: Toyota Production System and methodologies such as: A3 Development and Management, Process Flow Mapping, Value Stream Mapping, 5S/Visual Factory, TPM, QCO-SMED, Standard Work, Process Problem Solving, Built In Quality, Just In Time, Kaizen/Continuous Improvement, Hoshin Kanri – SDP X Matrix, and Lean ROI.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to integrate safety, ergonomics and 5S requirements within CI/ lean practices.
• Ability to manage priorities for limited multi-site responsibility.
• Experience in working within a matrix environment reporting to Lean organization and taking local direction from Site Director.

Preferred Experience

• One successful brownfield lean transformation or equivalent transformation experience is preferred.

Join our team and play a critical role in supporting production, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and ensuring operational success.Apply today!Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility Statement HuFriedyGroup is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for a position, participate in the recruitment process, or perform essential job functions, please contact us at 773-###-####. We are committed to supporting you throughout your journey with HuFriedyGroup!

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesMedical Equipment Manufacturing

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