Location995 County Road 15-1, Wauseon, OH, 43567, United StatesBase Pay$85,000.00 – $140,000.00 / YearJob CategorySteelcrest PrecisionEmployee TypeExemptDescriptionCore Responsibilities:- Lead and execute enterprise-wide Lean transformation initiatives across machining, fabrication, and support functions to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.- Serve as the strategic driver of Policy Deployment / Strategy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri), ensuring alignment between company KPIs, growth objectives, and daily execution.- Facilitate value stream mapping (VSM), Kaizen events, 3P workshops, and structured problem-solving initiatives to improve flow, reduce waste, and increase throughput.- Establish, strengthen, and sustain Tiered Daily Management systems (Tier 1–4) and visual management practices across operations.- Improve operational performance related to on-time delivery (OTD), earned hours, setup reduction (SMED), capacity utilization, and overall production efficiency.- Implement and standardize A3 problem-solving methodology and disciplined root cause analysis across departments.- Develop, coach, and mentor leaders and frontline associates in Lean principles, standard work, and accountability.- Identify and eliminate waste using 80/20 analysis to improve productivity, reduce lead times,



and optimize resource utilization.- Track, measure, and report improvement results, including cost savings, lead time reduction, margin improvement, and working capital gains.- Ensure sustainability of improvements through audit cadence, follow-up routines, and accountability systems.- Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Executive Leadership to drive alignment and execution of continuous improvement initiatives.RequirementsQualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.- Minimum of 5+ years of Lean transformation experience in a machining or discrete manufacturing environment.- Demonstrated experience leading Policy Deployment / Hoshin Kanri / Strategy Deployment initiatives.- Proven success driving measurable operational improvements (OTD, productivity, scrap reduction, lead time, margin expansion).- Strong understanding of precision machining workflows, setup reduction, routing, and spindle utilization.- Experience facilitating cross-functional Kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives.- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.- Ability to influence and communicate effectively from the shop floor to executive leadership.

📌 Continuous Improvement Manager - $85,000 - $140,000 A Year (Toledo)
🏢 Steelcrest Precision
📍 Toledo