Regional Continuous Improvement Leader Title:

Regional Continuous Improvement Leader Location:

Bessemer City, NC Travel:

50% through U.S. and

Canada Salary:

$130,000 - $145,000 We are the leading manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic corrugated pipe, providing a comprehensive suite of water management products and drainage solutions. Our innovative products and superior drainage solutions are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including residential, non-residential, agriculture, and infrastructure applications. We have established a leading position in many of these end markets by leveraging our national sales and distribution platform, overall product breadth and scale, and manufacturing excellence. Founded in 1966, we operate a global network of 3,700 employees, 55 manufacturing plants, and 33 distribution centers. In July 2014 we became a public company traded on the NYSE. This role is best suited for a senior Continuous Improvement professional with a strong manufacturing background who has successfully led Lean transformations across multiple facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience driving measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and cost while coaching plant leadership teams and implementing sustainable operating systems. Target Background 10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in plastics, extrusion, injection molding, packaging, building products, or other high-volume production environments Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Business System initiatives Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites or regional operations Strong track record implementing Lean Six Sigma tools and driving cultural transformation Experience coaching plant managers, operations managers, supervisors, and frontline teams Comfortable traveling extensively throughout North America You will be overseeing four plants Primary Responsibilities Drive regional Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned with operational and business objectives Improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across multiple manufacturing facilities Analyze KPIs including OEE, scrap, downtime, labor utilization, and OTIF performance to identify opportunities and implement corrective actions Lead Lean transformation efforts through deployment of the Green Line Operating System (GLOS) Facilitate Kaizen events, A3 problem solving, 5 Why analysis, and root cause investigations Develop and implement standard work, visual management systems, and Leader Standard Work Coach, train, and develop plant leadership teams on Lean principles and change management Partner with Operations, Safety, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and HR to ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives Must-Have Qualifications 10+ years in manufacturing operations and/or Continuous Improvement Lean Manufacturing expertise Experience leading CI transformations and culture change efforts Strong facilitation, coaching, and leadership skills Hands-on experience with Kaizen, A3, 5 Why, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, and standard work Ability to influence leaders at all organizational levels Strong analytical and project management capabilities Bachelor's degree preferred Nice-to-Have Qualifications Plastics manufacturing experience Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification Experience within a multi-site manufacturing organization Background in Operational Excellence, Toyota Production System, WCM, or similar business systems Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing performance reporting tools Benefits Bonus Package Generous PTO Full Benefits Career Advancement / Growth Opportunities 401k w/ match! Great work environment Plus more! For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/10/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter . Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements. Salary $130000 - $150000 USD per year