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MI Windows and Doors lists this Continuous Improvement Manager opportunity in flower mound, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Continuous Improvement Manager
Pay Range : $87,000 - $108,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications
Location: Flower Mound, TX 75028
Position Summary
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading the site's Continuous Improvement strategy through the integration of Lean Manufacturing, employee engagement, structured problem solving, digital operational excellence tools, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles. This position drives sustainable improvements in Safety, Quality, Reliability, Productivity, and Cost by developing people, improving processes, and eliminating operational losses across the facility.
The Continuous Improvement Manager partners with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, and Engineering leaders to achieve business objectives while building a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. This position serves as the site champion for Continuous Improvement systems, including the deployment and utilization of the RHEO platform to drive data-driven decision making, operational visibility, workforce development, and loss elimination.
The Continuous Improvement Manager directly supervises the Continuous Improvement Supervisor and provides leadership, coaching, and direction to a team of Continuous Improvement Coordinators.
Essential Responsibilities
Continuous Improvement Leadership
Develop and execute the site's Continuous Improvement strategy and annual roadmap.
Lead Kaizen events, focused improvement activities, and loss elimination initiatives.
Drive implementation and sustainability of Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies.
Develop and deploy Standard Work, Visual Management, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and A3 Problem Solving processes.
Facilitate cross-functional improvement projects aligned with business objectives.
Promote a culture where continuous improvement becomes part of daily management practices.
Establish systems that ensure improvements are sustained and continuously improved.
Operational Excellence and Digital Transformation
Serve as the site owner and champion of the RHEO platform.
Drive adoption and utilization of RHEO across Operations, Quality, Safety, Maintenance, Training, and Continuous Improvement functions.
Utilize real-time dashboards, video analytics, AI-generated insights, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate losses.
Leverage RHEO data to support root cause analysis, problem solving, standard work development, training effectiveness, and performance management.
Develop operational reporting systems that provide actionable insights for supervisors, managers, and plant leadership.
Promote data-driven decision making throughout the organization.
TPM and Reliability Improvement
Champion TPM principles and support TPM pillar deployment throughout the operation.
Partner with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and asset utilization.
Drive initiatives focused on Autonomous Maintenance, Planned Maintenance, Focused Improvement, and Operator Ownership.
Lead efforts to identify and eliminate chronic equipment losses and recurring failure modes.
Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and equipment performance through structured problem solving.
Support development of a reliability-focused culture throughout all operational departments.
Productivity and Process Optimization
Drive improvements in Units Per Work Hour (UPWH), labor productivity, and operational efficiency.
Analyze process flows and identify opportunities to improve throughput and capacity.
Lead efforts to eliminate non-value-added activities and manufacturing waste.
Partner with Operations leadership to improve labor utilization, line balancing, schedule attainment, and capacity management.
Apply Lean principles to simplify processes and improve operational performance.
Data Analytics and Performance Management
Establish, monitor, and maintain key operational performance indicators.
Develop dashboards and scorecards that enable performance management and accountability.
Analyze operational data to identify trends, losses, and improvement opportunities.
Measure and communicate financial and operational impacts resulting from improvement activities.
Present project progress, performance results, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Leadership and Team Development
Directly lead, coach, and develop the Continuous Improvement Supervisor.
Provide leadership, development, and support for Continuous Improvement Coordinators.
Build organizational capability in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, structured problem solving, and operational excellence methodologies.
Deliver training and mentoring that strengthens leadership, employee engagement, and ownership.
Develop future CI leaders and succession plans within the Continuous Improvement organization.
Serve as a change agent and champion of continuous improvement across the facility.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Safety, Quality, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources, and Supply Chain leaders to achieve business objectives.
Facilitate collaboration across departments to ensure improvement efforts are aligned and sustainable.
Promote employee involvement and ownership in continuous improvement initiatives at all levels of the organization.
Key Performance Indicators
The Continuous Improvement Manager is expected to positively influence and improve performance in the following areas:
Safety
Recordable Incident Rate
Near Miss Participation
Safety Observation Completion
Ergonomic Improvement Implementation
Corrective Action Closure Rate
Quality
Internal Defect Reduction
Customer Complaint Reduction
Cost of Poor Quality
First Pass Yield Improvement
Productivity
Units Per Work Hour (UPWH)
Labor Efficiency
Throughput Improvement
Schedule Attainment
Capacity Utilization
Reliability
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Downtime Reduction
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)
Mean Time To Repair (MTTR)
Planned Maintenance Compliance
Autonomous Maintenance Participation
Continuous Improvement
Kaizen Completion Rate
Cost Savings Achievement
Employee Participation Rate
Waste Elimination Activities
Standard Work Compliance
Improvement Project Completion
Digital Excellence
RHEO Adoption and Utilization
Digital Dashboard Engagement
AI Recommendation Implementation
Data-Driven Problem Solving Utilization
Digital Workflow Standardization
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field strongly preferred
Experience
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Minimum 3 years leading Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or Operational Excellence initiatives
Experience leading both salaried and hourly employees
Demonstrated success delivering measurable operational improvements in safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost
Experience leading cross-functional teams and organizational change initiatives
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt strongly preferred
TPM training or certification preferred
Project Management experience preferred
Change Management experience preferred
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will possess:
Proven success driving cultural and operational change in a diverse manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement systems.
Strong understanding of: One-Piece Flow
Takt Time
Cycle Time Analysis
Line Balancing
Standard Work
Value Stream Mapping
Waste Elimination
Root Cause Analysis
Experience utilizing data analytics and digital manufacturing tools to drive operational improvements.
Ability to leverage RHEO and other digital technologies to improve visibility, support problem solving, identify process losses, and drive fact-based decision making.
Strong communication, facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated success working across multiple departments and organizational levels.
Ability to drive change through influence, collaboration, and accountability.
Strong project management, planning, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Proactive leadership style with a track record of achieving challenging performance objectives.
Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and develop others.
Proven ability to build and lead high-performing Continuous Improvement teams.
Commitment to fostering a culture of Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Reliability, and Productivity.
MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.
What We Offer
At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.
We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Health & Wellness
Three comprehensive medical plan options
Prescription drug coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Teladoc virtual healthcare services
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Annual Wellness Clinic
Financial Protection
Company-paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Company-paid Short-Term Disability
Company-paid Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Legal Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Team Member Discount Program
MITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Work Authorization and Sponsorship Disclosure:
The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the U.S. and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.
Worksite address
flower mound, TX, 75022, US
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