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STAHLS' · 2 weeks ago

Process Improvement Manager

Mentor, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

GroupeSTAHL is a leading international manufacturer, distributor, and direct supplier in the field of custom textile printing. The Process Improvement Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all manufacturing and fulfillment processes, leading high-impact Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to enhance quality and customer experience.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead, plan, and execute Lean and Six Sigma improvement initiatives across production, fulfillment, quality, and support functions

Utilize DMAIC, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, 5S, and other CI methodologies to identify root causes and drive measurable and sustainable improvements

Develop, monitor, and report KPIs that support operational performance, productivity, quality, and cost-reduction targets

Sustain and continuously build upon the current operational gains established across Stahls’ Transfer Express

Spend significant time on the production floor (50%+), partnering with supervisors, operators, engineering, maintenance, and QA

Observe workflows, collect data, validate improvements, and ensure standard work is followed

Facilitate cross-functional daily/weekly operational reviews and guide teams in structured problem-solving

Manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously, delivering measurable results on time and within scope

Support layout optimization, equipment capacity evaluations, workflow redesign, and process validation

Document processes, create SOPs/standard work, and ensure training and sustainment

Coach leaders and operators in Lean fundamentals, Six Sigma tools, and daily CI discipline

Deliver internal training sessions and build CI capability across the organization

Promote grassroots improvement and empower teams to identify and implement ideas

Partner with the Quality team to improve process controls, error-proofing, and product reliability

Support external quality reduction efforts and drive adherence to customer, league, and regulatory standards

Collaborate with U.S. and global facilities as needed to share best practices, support audits, and advance standardization

Qualification

Lean Six SigmaProcess ImprovementData AnalysisCoachingManufacturing ExperienceProject ManagementChange ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsTeam Collaboration