Continuous Improvement Manager – Los Angeles, CA.

The Continuous Improvement manager is an integral part of the site leadership team and having the ability to work and influence across all levels of the organization will be critical to the success of this role. This position is responsible for driving a culture of sustainable continuous improvement, operational excellence and delivering on business goals and objectives. They will also provide detailed instruction and guidance on corporate Lean initiatives while executing continuous improvement initiatives. These initiatives will be achieved using various methods such as Value Stream mapping, Kaizen, Waste identification/elimination and other Lean methodologies, tools, and techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define operational requirements and lead the implementation of Continuous Improvement (CI) strategies to meet business objectives and exceed customer expectations.
• Plan and facilitate Lean activities including Kaizen events, Lean training sessions, value stream mapping, standard work implementation, and CI roadmap development.
• Drive a culture of continuous learning and development across the site, fostering an environment focused on growth, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Communicate and uphold company policies, goals, and strategic vision.
• Champion quality systems, process optimization, and safety initiatives in alignment with Lean principles.
• Lead efforts to improve site metrics across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM).
• Model and coach Lean methodologies, supporting leaders and teams across all functions in Lean adoption and sustainability.
• Collaborate with leadership to set performance expectations and provide regular coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Develop and manage the annual site CI Roadmap to drive long-term standardization and sustainable improvements.
• Perform data analysis, track KPIs, and generate reports and communications to support transparency and progress.
• Mentor and train team members across various organizational levels on Lean and CI tools and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations Management, Lean Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on Lean experience in logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading Lean implementations and improvement initiatives in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations, transportation, and safety programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, Project).
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong business acumen and strategic planning ability.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and safety protocols.
• Effective mentoring and coaching capabilities across all organizational levels.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with a focus on implementation and results.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• This role involves both office and warehouse environments.
• Physical requirements include occasional walking, standing, sitting, climbing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working at variable temperatures and around warehouse equipment.
• May require extended hours based on operational or customer needs.

Pay Range:$108,900.00 – $195,900.00

Why Lineage?
This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation.  Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.
Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.