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Manager of Continuous Improvement
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lakeland, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and drive a culture of Lean and continuous improvement across the Lakeland and FPT business.
- Develop and execute site-level RCI strategies aligned with operational goals for Safety Quality Delivery Cost and People.
- Lead CI planning training and value stream initiatives to improve productivity eliminate waste and deliver measurable business results.
- Partner with site leadership to identify improvement opportunities and quantify cost savings and performance gains.
- Facilitate Kaizen events and coach teams on Lean principles structured problem-solving and standardized work.
- Establish track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor continuous improvement progress and ensure sustainability.
- Promote the sharing and replication of best practices across both Lakeland and FPT locations.
- Drive organizational change by building capability at all levels and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
Education
- Required:Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- Preferred:Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Industrial Mechanical Engineering or related field
Skills & Experience
Required:
- 6 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong Lean manufacturing expertise including coaching training and deployment of CI strategies
- Proven success leading continuous improvement initiatives and Lean transformations
- Formal Lean certification (Lean Engineer Black Belt or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and sustain improvements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on business results
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred:
- 8 years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering
- Broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement disciplines
Travel Requirement
- This role supports both the Lakeland and FPT business and requires approximately50% travelbetween locations.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Marel is full-line supplier of innovative solutions, services and software for the poultry, meat and fish processing industries, alongside alternative proteins, pet food and aqua feed.
