What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Manager position at kdc/one?
KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.
Continuous Improvement Manager – kdc/one Groveport
Are you a hands-on Lean leader who loves rolling up your sleeves, solving problems, and helping teams win? kdc/one is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead improvement efforts on the floor, eliminate waste, and build a culture where continuous improvement is how we work—every day.
This role is all about action: coaching teams, running Kaizens, and turning data into real, sustainable results.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives that drive safety, quality, cost, delivery, and engagement.
- Plan and facilitate Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), and problem-solving workshops.
- Coach leaders and teams in Lean tools, loss analysis, and data-driven decision making.
- Create and maintain visual management, standard work, and value stream maps.
- Partner with site leadership to build and execute a CI roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Support equipment reliability and efficiency through TPM and maintenance improvement efforts.
- Drive employee engagement by making CI practical, visible, and fun.
- Track results, celebrate wins, and make sure improvements stick.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
- 5 years of hands-on Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven success leading Kaizens, RIEs, and shop-floor improvement activities.
- Strong Lean toolkit (VSM, Standard Work, Visual Management, TPM, problem solving).
- A coaching mindset with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Lean certification is a plus.
Why kdc/one?
- Real opportunity to make an impact within our organization.
- A team that values action, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive pay, great benefits, and room to grow.
KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.