Manager, Continuous Improvement

The Manager Continuous Improvement leads the development deployment and sustainment of Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the windows and doors manufacturing facility. This role drives operational excellence through structured problemsolving Kaizen events process optimization and capability building. The Manager oversees a Continuous Improvement Technician and partners closely with Operations Quality Supply Chain EHS and Engineering to deliver measurable improvements in safety quality delivery and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the plants Lean transformation roadmap and ensure alignment with Cornerstone Building Brands enterprise CI strategy.
• Champion a culture of waste elimination standardization and employee engagement at all levels.
• Supervise coach and develop direct reports ensuring strong execution of CI activities and data analysis.
• Facilitate crossfunctional alignment on improvement priorities.
• Plan lead and follow through on Kaizen events focused on throughput changeover reduction scrap reduction ergonomics and material flow.
• Conduct value stream mapping time studies and rootcause analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
• Manage CI project pipelines charters timelines and financial impact tracking.
• Ensure sustainability of improvements through standard work visual management and layered process audits.
• Deploy Lean tools such as 5S Kanban TPM and Gemba walks.
• Support process capability improvements using basic Six Sigma tools SPC and datadriven decisionmaking.
• Partner with Engineering and Maintenance to optimize equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Deliver handson training in Lean fundamentals problemsolving and CI tools to hourly and salaried employees.
• Coach supervisors and team leads on daily management systems and continuous improvement behaviors.
• Build a strong pipeline of CI practitioners within the plant.
• Track and report CI performance metrics including cost savings productivity gains scrap reduction and safety improvements.
• Present progress and results to plant leadership and corporate CI teams.

Qualifications :

Required

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Industrial Technology or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations with at least 3 years in Continuous Improvement or Lean leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading Kaizen events and crossfunctional improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools problemsolving methodologies and process mapping.
• Experience supervising or mentoring team members.
• Excellent communication facilitation and changemanagement skills.

Preferred

• Experience in windows doors or building products manufacturing.
• Lean certification (Lean Practitioner Lean Leader or equivalent).
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel Minitab Power BI).
• Experience implementing standard work visual management and daily management systems.

Leadership Competencies

• Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets Act consistently with CBBs Values (Safety Integrity & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity Interconnectedness Continuous Improvement).
• Leads Transformation Champion support & drive change managing the impact on people and processes
• Develops People & Builds Teams Foster a culture of continuous learning develop talent and build high-performing teams
• Delivers Results Prioritizes achieving outcomes without compromising values
• Influences with Impact Clearly communicates with confidence to drive action and build enthusiasm
• Raises the Bar Inspires growth by challenging limits and pursuing excellence
• Charts the Course Focuses on the future and sets a clear direction
• Knows the Business Exhibits strong business judgment understands priorities and acts decisively
• Manages Courageously Adapts to change and effectively resolves conflict
• Resiliency Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations

Physical Requirements

• Walking standing lifting bending reaching
• Lifting up to 30 lbs
• Safe movement around machinery
• Use of PPE
• Visual acuity
• Effective communication in noisy environments
• Computer work

Additional Information :

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120000 - 140000  10% bonus medical dental vision benefits starting day 1 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role level and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week.)

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands 

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement please contact Human Resources at or If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please contact Human Resources at or This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability will not receive a response.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time