Regional Continuous Improvement Manager and Continuous Improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence across multiple sites by leading structured, 3-day Lean improvement events, training leadership and frontline teams, and ensuring long‑term sustainment of operational gains through Continuous Improvement and LEAN.
The ideal candidate will partner closely with Regional Operations Leadership and Engineering to identify improvement opportunities, facilitate hands‑on shop‑floor workshops, and systematically track execution through the Lean Transformation Plan (LTP).
Lead and facilitate 3-day ONE Program events, delivering engaging classroom and shop‑floor training on Lean principles and operational excellence methodologies.
Present fluently on all fundamental "House of Lean" concepts, including the 8 Wastes, Standard Work, Visual Control, 5S, Kaizens, Gemba Walks, and overarching Lean overviews.
Direct Gemba Walks to observe live processes, identify waste, and lead Affinity Mapping sessions to consolidate and synthesize team findings.
Lean Transformation Plan (LTP) during the event, capturing detailed project descriptions and baseline data necessary for post‑event savings calculations.
Site Kickstart Visits: Conduct post‑event follow‑up visits to kickstart "ONE Sustainment" covering Kaizen Wall of Fame, refreshed operational metrics, and immediate Just‑In‑Time (JDI) actions.
LTP Monitoring & Coaching: Attend routine/weekly LTP review calls with Site and Operations teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and reach target milestones.
Coach site leadership on sustaining daily Lean behaviors and embedding continuous improvement habits into site culture.
Monitor operational performance against established KPIs, verifying that implemented actions translate into measurable productivity,



safety, and financial returns. Conduct regular follow‑ups to maintain accountability and evaluate sites for follow‑up coaching or future targeted improvement events.3–5+ years leading continuous improvement, Lean transformations, or Kaizen events in a manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environment.
Mastered understanding of Lean methodologies (House of Lean, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Gemba Walks, Kaizen, Kanban).
Proven track record of delivering engaging training to diverse audiences—from shop‑floor technicians to Regional Vice Presidents.
Solid data analysis skills; ability to interpret metrics (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity, Inventory) and convert insights into structured improvement plans.
Stakeholder Management: Travel: Willingness to travel regionally up to [Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. #

📌 Regional Continuous Improvement Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 NFI Industries
📍 Winnipeg