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POSITION SUMMARY:
Lead the design and deployment of the DuBois Production System, a structured and repeatable model transforming value streams across North America. Your mission: cultivate CI and problem solving as core capabilities, embedding sustainable improvements that deliver measurable operational performance and strategic advantage.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Span multiple manufacturing locations across North America, collaborating with plant leadership, engineering, supply chain, and functional support teams.
Guide CI strategy from front-line site implementation to regional aggregation and scale-up.
Serve as both a tactical Lean/Six Sigma practitioner and a strategic coach to leadership.
CI Strategy & Roadmap
Develop DuBois Production System and supporting Lean and problem-solving pillars.
Lead comprehensive value-stream assessments, current/future state mapping, and strategic CI road-mapping.
Project Execution & Tool Deployment
Drive change management initiatives to build engagement and alignment across teams
Analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends and prioritize improvement opportunities
Define project selection criteria, KPI goals, and change management plans. Establish baseline metrics and ensure each CI project closes the loop with documented results
Drive CI events (e.g. Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Visual Management, Lean Line Design, Flow Oriented Layout) to reduce waste and improve flow
Develop toolbox for Lean and problem-solving applications
Apply Lean/Six Sigma tools (e.g. VSM, KPI trees, RCA) to prioritize opportunities and track progress
Monitor dashboards; communicate performance to site and executive leadership
Lead and manage continuous improvement initiatives across departments to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimize processes
Support the development and implementation of standard work, 5S programs, and visual management systems.
Training, Coaching & Culture Building
Developing a culture of continuous improvement, using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve quality, cost, and delivery performance
Coach cross-functional teams from all levels of the organization in CI methodologies and structured problem-solving
Embed routines (e.g. daily stand-ups, visual management reviews, standard work) to sustain and scale improvements
Cross-Functional Project Management
Partner with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, and support functions for holistic optimization by leading strategic projects, overseeing their implementation
Facilitate regular cross-departmental meetings to ensure progress, address risks, and resolve issues
Balance priorities and expectations among departments with competing objectives
Ensure transparency on project goals, timelines, and performance metrics
Key Deliverables & Impact Metrics
Deliver throughput gains from optimized flow, layout, and setups
Improve Right First Time (RFT), On-Time Delivery (OTD), and productivity metrics (cost savings and efficiency gains)
Prepare reports and presentations to communicate project status, benefits, and ROI to stakeholders
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years in CI or operations roles across manufacturing, with demonstrated Lean/Six Sigma expertise
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Experience leading and delivering CI projects across multiple plant sites
Proficiency in CI and problem-solving tools
Excellent coaching, influencing, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field; advanced degree preferred
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Top Skills
What We Do
DuBois has been serving customers since 1920. Our value added specialty cleaning and process solutions are designed to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our customers around the world.
Here are a few examples of the various markets we serve:
General manufacturing
Pulp and paper making
Transportation cleaning
Water treatment
DuBois is an industry leader in using innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. We strive to be the best in listening to and serving our customers.
DuBois has over 400 sales and technical representatives across North America. Our Cincinnati, Ohio office, laboratory and production facility occupies 105,000 square feet and has over 150 employees including scientists, customer service representatives, and production associates
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