Continuous Improvement, Capex Program Manager

Role Overview

• Partner with the Director of Continuous Improvement to deploy the company’s Lean operating model, management systems, and lean processes across all areas of the McGregor facility.
• Facilitate kaizen events, value stream mapping, and problem-solving workshops to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Coach site leaders and functional teams in Lean tools and mindset to build ownership and accountability at every level.
• Support the design and execution of improvement roadmaps that align with business strategy and site-level goals.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of capital projects, including concept development, justification, budgeting, execution, and commissioning.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and Finance to prioritize investments based on ROI, safety improvement, and throughput enhancement.
• Ensure that all Capex initiatives incorporate Lean design principles to maximize efficiency and eliminate waste.
• Maintain a consolidated Capex tracker, status reports, and communication cadence for leadership visibility.
• Coordinate vendor selection, bid for project work, project risk assessments, and post-installation evaluations to ensure performance validation and standardization.
• Act as a central liaison between site leadership, operations, engineering, and finance to align improvement efforts with business objectives.
• Support the Director of Continuous Improvement in aligning the annual operating plan, strategic initiatives, and capital planning cycles.
• Standardize best practices and share learnings across sites to drive consistency in execution and results.
• Ensure data-driven decision making through accurate tracking of savings, project progress, and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Operations Management
• Or Equivalent experience in manufacturing or operations, continuous improvement, Lean, or project management roles
• Proven success applying Lean principles to improve process performance and operational results
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools (VSM, 5/6S, Problem Solving, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kaizen, etc.)
• Proficiency in project management
• Solid financial understanding for capital justification and ROI analysis
• Strong facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work across multiple sites or functions while balancing strategic and tactical priorities.

Benefits

• Free HSA health plan or traditional PPO
• 401(k) with generous company match (Safe Harbor)
• Dental, vision, and optional coverage like accident & critical illness insurance
• HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
• Company-paid Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance
• Confidential support for mental health, family matters, legal concerns, and more through our Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on gyms, shopping & entertainment
• Health benefits kick in fast – first of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave