Operations Improvement Manager — Lean Manufacturing

Job overview

The Operations Improvement Manager works fully onsite in Houston, TX, Monday through Friday, with schedule options of 7:00 AM–4:00 PM, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Compensation is $124,000–$150,000 per year, plus an annual bonus described as approximately 10–12% of salary. The role supports continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing facilities. As an individual contributor and internal change agent, the manager builds and sustains Lean systems and improvement practices across facilities. The role partners with operations and cross-functional teams to identify root causes, implement practical changes, and improve productivity, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement.

What you'll do

• Lead deployment and sustainment of a Lean Management System across multiple manufacturing locations
• develop and execute a multi-year continuous improvement strategy
• identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, delivery, cost, and operational efficiency
• lead enterprise-wide Operational Excellence and Lean initiatives
• standardize processes and best practices
• facilitate hands-on Lean training
• coach and influence cross-functional teams
• analyze processes and root causes
• help establish the continuous improvement function
• as the function expands, provide leadership and direction to Lean Coordinators.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

operations improvement manager

lean manufacturing

continuous improvement

lean management system

operational excellence

lean six sigma green belt

bilingual spanish-english

houston tx

onsite

monday–friday

$124k–$150k/year

annual bonus

medical dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• sick and vacation time, including 80 hours of sick time accrued throughout the year.

Why this role

Requires bilingual Spanish/English and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt; the role is currently an individual contributor with no direct reports. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 10 paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time are listed.

About the employer

Addison Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services. Sector: 54.