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Lean/ Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager • Texmo Blank
Warsaw, United States • Manufacturing Operations


  • As a manager-level leader at Texmo Blank’s U.S. plant, you will drive deployment of the Texmo Business System (TBS) and Lean Six Sigma practices across local value streams to deliver measurable operational excellence. Reporting to the Head of Operations USA and the Global Head of Operational Excellence, you will act as a change agent at the shop floor Gemba, coach and build capability across shop‑floor and salaried/office teams, and lead high‑impact DMAIC projects and Kaizen events that reduce variation, improve lead time, and deliver sustained cost, quality, and delivery improvements.


  • Texmo Business System (TBS) deployment:
    • Apply TBS Lean House steps and tools to drive operational excellence in manufacturing and transactional areas.
    • Facilitate Strategic Planning and Strategy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri) across sites and value streams.
    • Live and promote the 14 guiding principles of TBS Lean Leadership; be a visible change agent at the Gemba.
    • Lead, facilitate and sponsor Breakthrough Kaizen events that deliver significant, measurable results.
    • Drive strong employee engagement through structured programs, including cross‑functional teams (CFTs).
    • Challenge Value Stream Managers and SMLT leaders to optimize performance and meet targets.

    Standard Work & TWI implementation:
    •  Implement Standard Work using an 8 step approach:
               o    Product selection
               o    Takt & target cycle time calculation
               o    Capacity validation
               o    Define current state (time observations & SWCS)
               o    Define future state (to be SWCS)
               o    Confirm optimized SWCS (SOP/SOS)
               o    Implement standard work (SOP/SOS)
               o    Sustain, review and continuously improve standard work
    •  Deploy Training Within Industry (TWI): Job Instruction, Job Methods, Job Relations.
    • Coach teams to sustain standards and embed CI into daily management. 
    Value Stream / Flow & Pull systems:
    • Apply Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and TPI methods to identify improvement opportunities in operational and transactional flows.
    • Design and implement PULL systems and related takt‑based flows to reduce lead time and inventory, and improve throughput.
    DMAIC / Six Sigma & analytics:
    • Lead and apply DMAIC and Six Sigma problem‑solving to reduce variation and root‑cause key issues.
    • Use statistical analysis and data‑driven methods for decision making and to validate improvements.
    • Conduct training/coaching on DMAIC, basic and advanced statistics for salaried/office employees and leaders.
    •  Maintain and share timely MIS and project communications on progress, benefits and risks.
    Project management & PDCA:
    • Apply disciplined PDCA / project management steps for planning, executing and sustaining projects.
    • Lead high‑impact CI projects end‑to‑end to deliver significant tangible results (cost, quality, lead time, safety, capacity).
    • Ensure clear project chartering, benefit tracking, risk mitigation and handover to process owners.
    Coaching, capability building & governance:
    • Train, coach and mentor shop floor operators, SMLT leaders, salaried/office staff, VS leaders and cross‑functional teams.
    • Establish governance cadence for TBS deployment, project reviews, and KPI follow‑up.
    • Role model continuous improvement behaviours and embed a culture of problem solving

  • Education:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline.
    • Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred) or equivalent certification; Green Belt minimum.
    Experience:
    • 10 years’ hands‑on experience in Lean Six Sigma deployment, preferably from Automotive, Engineering, Foundry, Chemical, Cement, Rubber, Medical, Pharma or Energy.
    • Proven record of leading high‑impact Lean and/or Six Sigma (DMAIC) projects and breakthrough kaizen events.
    • Practical implementation experience at shop floor/Gemba level and in transactional processes.
    Skills & Competencies
    • Advanced knowledge of critical Lean tools (Takt, VSM, PULL, Standard Work, TPI, Hoshin Kanri, TWI).
    • Strong statistical and data‑driven problem‑solving capability.
    • Facilitative leadership and change‑agent mindset; proactive about driving sustained improvement.
    • Coaching, training and capability‑building proficiency (operators, SMLT, salaried/office).
    • Stakeholder influence, governance and project management (PDCA) skills.
    • Flexible, adaptable to dynamic change and timelines.
    • Strong communication and presentation skills; fluent in English, Spanish and advantage 
    • Willingness to travel as required 

    Equal Opportunity Statement

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future

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  • Remote Working

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    Life Insurance

    Mental Well-being

    Family Support and Care

    Uniform

    Paid Holiday

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    Work-Life Balance

    Annual Health Check-ups

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