Regional Continuous Improvement Manager – Central Coverage

Valmont Industries, Inc.

. Drive, facilitate, and enable operational excellence through comprehensive Continuous Improvement methodologies across Valmont sites .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence. Proven track record in facilitating improvement projects, coaching staff, and establishing metrics to sustain a culture of continuous improvement.

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Continuous Improvement MethodologiesLean Six SigmaValue Stream MappingProject Management ToolsOperational Excellence

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Hard Skills

Kaizen5SVSMTPMStandard WorkKanbanSMEDTheory of ConstraintsPDCABusiness Process Improvement

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingEffective FacilitationStrategic PlanningCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeVisioCI Project Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Black BeltSix Sigma Green BeltToyota Production SystemsTPM Certification

Industry Keywords

OperationsManufacturingContinuous ImprovementProduction ProcessesCost DriversOperational MetricsCulture-Change Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive, facilitate, and enable operational excellence through comprehensive Continuous Improvement methodologies across Valmont sites
Identify, communicate, and remove obstacles to performance and assist teams in resolving conflicts
Train and coach managers, supervisors, and staff in CI tools and practices including Kaizen, 5S, VSM, Six Sigma, TPM, Standard Work, Kanban, SMED, Theory of Constraints, and VOC
Generate and execute production savings and lead high-impact improvement projects
Mentor leaders to embed CI principles into daily operations and create a sustainable culture of continuous improvement
Facilitate and coach CI events and coordinate activities across teams, support groups, and management
Lead cross-functional teams in developing and improving business processes, architecture, requirements, change management, and performance metrics
Diagnose workflow impediments and apply appropriate CI methodologies to eliminate waste and reduce variation
Guide site leaders, managers, and CI practitioners in applying continuous improvement principles and leadership behaviors
Define and facilitate improvement activities using PDCA and other CI frameworks aligned with site strategic roadmaps
Coach sites to improve standard work, customer value, and operational agility
Establish, track, and communicate CI metrics and reporting for stakeholders
Determine resource requirements, training needs, and internal control procedures
Facilitate TPM workshops, Standard Work sessions, SMED projects, root cause analyses, and value stream transformations
Mentor and coach teams to build problem-solving capabilities and sustain improvements
Partner with the Director of Operations to develop the Regional Continuous Improvement Roadmap
Promote CI knowledge dissemination through formal and informal training
Identify training needs and support development of CI capabilities
Organize and manage multiple priorities while meeting aggressive deadlines and quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or associate degree with 10+ years of progressive experience in operations, manufacturing, or continuous improvement
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Visio) and CI project management tools
Demonstrated expertise in multiple CI methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Theory of Constraints, Business Process Improvement)
Demonstrated ability to lead a value stream mapping workshop and facilitate improvement actions based on data to ensure flow
Proven track record in leading cross-functional improvement projects and delivering measurable business results
Solid understanding of production processes, cost drivers, and operational metrics
Effective facilitation skills and the ability to engage employees at all levels
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities
Ability to travel domestically between 50-75%
Proximity to a major airport is required
Professional certification(s) in one or more CI methodologies (Toyota Production Systems, Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt, TPM, etc.) preferred
Experience in strategy deployment, enterprise-level CI programs, and culture-change leadership preferred
Commitment to lifelong learning in Continuous Improvement and operational excellence preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more