What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Manager position at Coleto Brands?
Description
We are seeking to fill a Continuous Improvement Manager role that will be Remote within Georgia, Ohio or South Carolina.
The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead and embed a culture of operational excellence across our organization. In this role, you will drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes—all while delivering measurable cost savings.
You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and key cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement sustainable solutions, and support the achievement of our Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Total Cost Efficiency (TCP) targets.
If you're ready to drive continuous improvement, apply now and help us shape a more efficient future!
Duties And Responsibilities
Skills and Experience:
About US
Coleto Brands is a dynamic collective of brands united by a commitment to enhancing spaces through design and functionality. Headlined by its flagship brands, Kichler and Progress Lighting, Coleto Brands provides residential lighting fixtures across key categories, including interior and exterior decorative lighting, bath/vanity, architectural systems and downlights, ceiling fans and landscape. Visit www.coletobrands.com.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Coleto Brands LLC, its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively “Coleto Brands” or the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.
Coleto Brands is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.
E-Verify Participation Poster: English and Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English , Spanish
We are seeking to fill a Continuous Improvement Manager role that will be Remote within Georgia, Ohio or South Carolina.
The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead and embed a culture of operational excellence across our organization. In this role, you will drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes—all while delivering measurable cost savings.
You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and key cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement sustainable solutions, and support the achievement of our Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Total Cost Efficiency (TCP) targets.
If you're ready to drive continuous improvement, apply now and help us shape a more efficient future!
Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Embed Lean principles into daily operations, fostering a mindset of efficiency, standardization, and waste reduction.
- Optimize Processes & Performance: Champion Kaizen events, 5S, OEE, mistake-proofing, and other Lean tools to improve material flow, capital asset utilization, and overall equipment effectiveness.
- Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal and external partners (suppliers, customers, and internal teams) to streamline operations and enhance enterprise-wide efficiency.
- Develop & Help Drive Action Plans: Identify high-impact improvement opportunities, facilitate problem-solving sessions, and lead projects to optimize processes across the value stream.
- Standardize & Sustain Improvements: Establish standard work procedures, conduct audits, and ensure continuous improvement initiatives deliver long-term value.
- Enhance Forecasting & Planning: Align production requirements with business priorities, integrating Lean methodologies into S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes.
- Train & Develop Teams: Create a structured training and education plan to upskill employees, ensuring the successful adoption and sustainability of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives.
- Measure & Report Impact: Track key performance indicators (KPIs), visualize progress using real-time dashboards, and ensure accountability for results.
Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related field.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or equivalent experience) preferred.
- 5 years of experience driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
- Hands-on experience facilitating Kaizen events, 5S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Strong ability to mentor, influence, and drive a Lean culture across teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SmartSheet and data analysis tools.
- Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to travel up to 40%; 30-35% domestic and 5% international for supplier performance improvement initiatives.
About US
Coleto Brands is a dynamic collective of brands united by a commitment to enhancing spaces through design and functionality. Headlined by its flagship brands, Kichler and Progress Lighting, Coleto Brands provides residential lighting fixtures across key categories, including interior and exterior decorative lighting, bath/vanity, architectural systems and downlights, ceiling fans and landscape. Visit www.coletobrands.com.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Coleto Brands LLC, its divisions, subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively “Coleto Brands” or the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.
Coleto Brands is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.
E-Verify Participation Poster: English and Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English , Spanish
