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Job Description: Continuous Improvement LeaderSalary Range: $97K - $145K
Location:Based full time on site in Rohnert Park, CA. Support required in Oak Harbor, WA and Kawaguchi, JPN. Approximately 25% travel required.
Reports To:Director of Strategic Operations and Continuous Improvement
FLSA Status:Exempt
Job Type:Full-Time
Position SummaryThe Continuous Improvement Leader plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement and problem solving across the IDEX Health and Sciences organization focused on our Rohnert Park, CA, Oak Harbor, WA, and Kawaguchi, JPN facilities. This role leads initiatives focused on improving productivity and quality, reducing waste, and optimizing end-to-end processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, servant leader with deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and change management, capable of influencing teams and delivering measurable improvements in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead cross-functional teams to execute process improvement projects across manufacturing and commercial operations.
- Train our workforce from frontline employees to leaders in CI methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
- Facilitate kaizen events, root cause analysis, and value stream mapping to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Develop and implement a continuous improvement roadmap for site(s).
- Serve as a key business partner and thought leader for the organization.
- Support capital projects and new product introductions with process optimization strategies.
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous learning throughout the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field. Graduate-level acumen preferred (e.g. MBA).
- Ten plus years of experience in manufacturing operations with a focus on continuous improvement. Tool and die, machining, and assembly experience is a plus.
- Proven success in leading and guiding teams of professionals through change and CI initiatives in a plant or matrixed environment.
- Significant experience in a matrixed organizational structure executing cross-functional initiatives.
- Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, SMED, and other CI tools. Knowledge of financial modeling to establish value propositions using these tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab).
- Excellent facilitation, coaching, and ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority. Train-the-trainer experience preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present to all levels of the organization.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or related certification
- PMP or Agile Project Management
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
Total Rewards
The compensation range for this position is $97,000.00 - $145,400.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.Benefits Package
Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations Management
- Ten plus years of experience in manufacturing operations
- Proven success in leading continuous improvement initiatives
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or related certification
- PMP or Agile Project Management certification
IDEX Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IDEX Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by IDEX Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Employer savings design combines a 401(k) match with an additional company-funded defined contribution based on age and service. Automatic enrollment and contribution escalation further reinforce long‑term savings participation.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage offer multiple plan tiers with day‑one eligibility and national/regional carrier options. Wellness incentives, HSAs/FSAs, and an EAP extend the health and wellbeing offering.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance‑linked bonuses are a recurring component of pay, with instances of outcomes above target. A stated pay‑for‑performance approach supports the role of incentives in total compensation.
IDEX Corporation Insights
What We Do
IDEX (NYSE: IEX) is a company that has undoubtedly touched your life in some way. In fact, IDEX businesses make thousands of products that are mission-critical components in everyday activities. Chances are the car you’re driving has a BAND-IT® clamp holding your side airbag safely in place. If you were ever in a car accident, a Hurst Jaws of Life® rescue tool may have saved your life. If you or a family member is battling cancer, your doctor may have tested your DNA in a quest to find the best targeted medicine for you. It’s likely your DNA test was run on equipment that contains components made by our growing IDEX Health & Science team.
