Continuous Improvement Manager (Lean Manufacturing)

Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States; onsite plant role

Company

METTLER TOLEDO develops and manufactures precision instruments and services for laboratory, industrial, process analytics, product inspection, and retailing applications.

What you will do

• Lead continuous improvement projects across a single manufacturing facility using Lean methodologies and production KPI targets.
• Drive 5S, Visual Management, Kaizen, Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis, and Value Stream Mapping initiatives.
• Develop and execute internal and external Kanban systems to improve material flow and productivity.
• Coach Kaizen champions, mentor production teams, and build a site-level continuous improvement network.
• Partner with plant leadership, supervisors, Safety, Operations, and cross-functional teams to sustain improvements.
• Manage SternDrive initiatives related to shop-floor productivity, material cost reduction, back-office productivity, and plant assessment goals.

Requirements

• 5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, including responsibility for teams in a production environment.
• Experience implementing continuous improvement programs and managing improvement projects.
• Experience leading Root Cause Analysis and Kaizen events.
• Ability to execute current-state and future-state Value Stream Mapping and identify waste across processes.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; an Engineering degree is preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, relationship-building, influencing, and change-management skills.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree or MBA.
• Practical experience in heavy manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the date of hire.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee wellness programs.
• Paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, disability coverage, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Work within a global organization focused on precision, quality, innovation, and manufacturing best-practice sharing.