Continuous Improvement Manager

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager plays a critical role in driving the Global PCG Facilities Operations Excellence Strategy by leading continuous improvement initiatives across multiple facilities. This role supports the CI Director in executing the global roadmap focused on process standardization digital transformation datadriven decision making continuous improvement capability and manufacturing excellence.

The CI Manager partners with Regional Facility Managers (RFMs) Facility Managers (FMs) Technical Quality Data Supply Chain and Digital/IT teams to implement standard processes deploy CI tools build capability and ensure the successful execution of the 2026 strategic initiatives.

This is a hands-on region-facing role responsible for project leadership CI training metrics deployment site support and standardization aligned directly with the global CI roadmap.

Additional Information:

Travel Required: 30%

This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way Cleveland OH 44113. If you are not near the Cleveland GHQ we will expect you to sit at our office in Atlanta GA Dallas TX Minneapolis MN Denver CO or Chicago IL.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Companys staff employees and business relationships.

• Lead continuous improvement projects that enhance productivity service quality and operational efficiency.
• Implement standardized processes SOPs quality systems and audit programs across facilities.
• Facilitate kaizen events and coach teams in Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Support digital transformation efforts through system optimization (e.g. Aurora BIOS Power Apps) and adoption of automation/AI tools.
• Conduct site visits to identify opportunities validate progress and provide handson CI support.
• Ensure accurate project documentation KPI tracking and benefits validation in KaiNexus.
• Build CI capability across the organization through training coaching and bestpractice sharing.
• Contribute to the development of standard tools templates and global operating procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g. OPT CPT H1B EB-1etc.)
• Must have a bachelors degree or higher orfour (4) years of experience in continuous improvement operational excellence Lean Six Sigma or manufacturing/operations leadership
• Must have experience facilitating crossfunctional workshops / Kaizen events
• Must have at least one (1) year of advanced Microsoft Office/365 skills (Excel PowerPoint Word etc.)
• Must have experience implementing process standardization and/or building operating systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have a bachelors degree or higher in management engineering operations business administration or supply chain
• Have a Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt Black Belt etc.)
• Have familiarity with quality systems (ISO QS 6S) and digital platforms (Aurora BIOS POS BatApp).
• Have experience deploying standard processes across multiple sites.
• Have experience in multi-site operations (manufacturing distribution or service-based environments)
• Have a background in building or maintaining an Operational Excellence system (e.g. Tier meeting structures KPIs leader standard work)
• Have familiarity with ERP systems (POS Oracle PROJ etc.)
• Have experience with automation digital workflow tools or data visualization platforms (Power BI Tableau Minitab etc.)
• Have strong project management experience and/or PMP certification
• Have change management training or certification (e.g. Prosci/ADKAR)
• Have experience developing training materials coaching and upskilling teams in CI/Lean