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Lean Manager l Manufacturing

Company:
Michael Page
Location:
University Park, IL, 60484
Posted:
October 08, 2025
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Description:

Fortune 200 manufacturing organization!

Professional development and growth clearly laid out

About Our Client

Our client is a Fortune 200 global manufacturing leader founded in the early 1900s. They manufacture films used in a variety of industries like financial, ID solutions, industrial and medical. They are currently looking to bring on a lean manager as a brand new position. This role will be a highly visible, strategic position that will shape the continuous improvement culture, develop talent and lead high-impact initiatives.

Job Description

In this role, the continuous improvement manager will be responsible for the following:

Leading continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company's business model

Lead and facilitate structure improvement projects, delivering measurable gains.

Lead operational efforts including development of control plans and FMEAs for new products

Develop and execute road-map for continuous improvement.

Coach and support teams at all levels

Track progress through relevant KPIs

Provide daily leadership to the quality team to maintain and improve product/process standards

Collaborate with site leaders to improve safety, behavior and performance

Build and support a strong pipeline of future leaders within CI, Quality and Maintenance

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Safety, or a closely related technical field.

Over 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, quality leadership, or continuous improvement initiatives.

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and driving long-term process enhancements.

Solid understanding of quality management systems, regulatory standards, and effective risk mitigation practices.

Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical abilities.

What's on Offer

Salary up to $120k depending on experience and interview process

PTO 3+ weeks

Healthcare package through BCBS

401k

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