Continuous Improvement Manager - Rail Industry

This CI Manager role sits within a well‑established, fast‑growing organization headquartered in downtown Chicago. The position will lead Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives across corporate operations as well as site‑level maintenance functions, driving efficiency and operational excellence throughout the business.

Client Details

Our client is a recognized leader in freight and tank car products and services. With consistent year‑over‑year growth, they continue to scale rapidly while providing critical maintenance, support, and assets to customers across the globe. Headquartered in downtown Chicago and backed by a nationwide network of service shops, they are well positioned for long‑term, sustainable success.

Description

• Lead projects supporting strategic goals in the form of capital projects, 5S implementation and more
• Lead all Kaizen/Lean activities to drive change operationally with sustainable results
• Utilize and gather data from site level operations to make informed decisions and implement them globally
• Educate and train the business on problem-solving goals through workshops and site visits
• Review, manage, and improve key business metrics surrounding quality, safety, delivery and cost reduction
• Transform and optimize daily operations both at corporate and at the site/shop level

Profile

• Bachelors Degree or higher Required - in technical field (Operations Management, Engineering, etc)
• 5+ years of leadership experience within CI/Lean, multi-site preferred
• Experience managing and improving safety, quality, delivery and cost metrics
• Project Management experience required, PMP certification a plus
• Six Sigma Certification Required, Green Belt minimum
• Proven track record of creating and implementing CI/Lean programs, with data/metrics to back it up
• Vast ERP and data systems experience - COGNOS And ETO strongly preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 35%
• Engaging and driven thought leader - ability to train and be trained
• Sponsorship is not provided

Job Offer

• Salary up to $130,000
• Yearly bonus over 15%
• Pension plan - vetted after 3 years
• 401k plan with match
• PTO, Personal Leave, Sick Time
• Volunteer opportunities
• Life and Disability coverage
• BCBS Health Insurance, several options
• Paid company holidays and floating holidays

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