Lean Manager (Continuous Improvement)

Relocation Required: Tallahassee, FL

Lean Manufacturing Manager

Tallahassee, FL | Full-Time

Join a brand-new manufacturing facility and lead the deployment of Lean principles across the plant. This role will focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives, facilitating kaizen events, optimizing manufacturing processes, and partnering with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and EHS teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing implementation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate kaizen events and structured problem-solving activities.
• Drive process improvements focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Coach and influence cross-functional teams to adopt Lean methodologies.
• Utilize data and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support manufacturing operations through change management and Lean transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• Master"s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience in automotive, appliance, high-volume, or high-precision manufacturing environments preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Be a key leader in launching and shaping a new manufacturing facility.
• Drive meaningful operational improvements with executive visibility.
• Work with modern manufacturing technologies, ERP/MES systems, and data analytics tools.
• Strong opportunity for long-term growth and career advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tallahassee, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

Benefits & Perks Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus potential Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays) Paid parental leave Life and disability insurance Employee assistance program (EAP) Professional development and training opportunities Tuition reimbursement or certification support Onsite or employer‑subsidized wellness programs

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tallahassee,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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