Regional Continuous Improvement Manager

• Lead continuous improvement/Lean activities across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Solve complex operational problems aligned with company strategic goals.
• Identify improvement opportunities with frontline employees and coach them on waste elimination.
• Partner with Production and Administrative teams to remove recurring issues and standardize processes.
• Facilitate cross‑functional Kaizen events and other improvement workshops.
• Support and sustain improvement initiatives to achieve measurable results.
• Manage and maintain the corporate continuous improvement toolkit.
• Serve as Project Manager for key strategic projects as needed.
• Collaborate with Regional CI Managers across the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring - Experience, Skills & Education

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and project management abilities.
• Ability to make independent decisions within broad guidelines.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on safety.
• Strong analytical and conceptual problem‑solving skills.
• Initiative and willingness to act proactively.
• Ability to build relationships and coach employees at all levels.
• Ability to manage stress and lead by example.
• Ability to assess performance and support development of others.
• Availability outside normal business hours.

Preferred

• Lean or Six Sigma certification (not required but beneficial).
• Experience leading Kaizen or structured improvement events.

Key Skills for Success

• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Change Management
• Coaching & Facilitation
• Strong Follow‑Through
• Relationship Building

Travel Requirements

• Up to 70% domestic and international travel, including overnight stays.
• Ability to travel on weekends as needed.
• Valid driver's license and clean Motor Vehicle Report required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a passport.

Work Environment

Primarily plant‑based with regular time in manufacturing facilities. May require extended periods of walking, standing, or observing production processes.

Why ORBIS?

At ORBIS, you'll join a team that values new ideas and continuous improvement. You'll work with people who support each other and want to make processes better every day. ORBIS is part of the Menasha family, which offers strong company values, stability, and room to grow your career. You'll have the chance to make a real impact across multiple plants while helping teams work safer, smarter, and more efficiently.

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