Continuous Improvement Manager
1 day ago
Chicago
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager plays a critical role in driving the Global PCG Facilities Operations Excellence Strategy by leading continuous improvement initiatives across multiple facilities. This role supports the CI Director in executing the global roadmap focused on process standardization, digital transformation, data‑driven decision making, continuous improvement capability, and manufacturing excellence. The CI Manager partners with Regional Facility Managers (RFMs), Facility Managers (FMs), Technical, Quality, Data, Supply Chain, and Digital/IT teams to implement standard processes, deploy CI tools, build capability, and ensure the successful execution of the 2026 strategic initiatives. This is a hands-on, region-facing role responsible for project leadership, CI training, metrics deployment, site support, and standardization, aligned directly with the global CI roadmap. Additional Information: Travel Required: 30% This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report to Sherwin-Williams Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113. If you are not near the Cleveland GHQ, we will expect you to sit at our office in Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Minneapolis, MN, Denver, CO or Chicago, IL. Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships. At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. 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Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process. • Lead continuous improvement projects that enhance productivity, service, quality, and operational efficiency., • Implement standardized processes, SOPs, quality systems, and audit programs across facilities., • Facilitate kaizen events and coach teams in Lean and Six Sigma tools., • Support digital transformation efforts through system optimization (e.g., Aurora, BIOS, Power Apps) and adoption of automation/AI tools., • Conduct site visits to identify opportunities, validate progress, and provide hands‑on CI support., • Ensure accurate project documentation, KPI tracking, and benefits validation in KaiNexus., • Build CI capability across the organization through training, coaching, and best‑practice sharing., • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.), • Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher or four (4) years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, or manufacturing/operations leadership, • Must have experience facilitating cross‑functional workshops / Kaizen events, • Must have at least one (1) year of advanced Microsoft Office/365 skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.), • Must have experience implementing process standardization and/or building operating systems Preferred Qualifications: • Have a bachelor’s degree or higher in management, engineering, operations, business administration, or supply chain, • Have a Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, etc.), • Have familiarity with quality systems (ISO, QS, 6S) and digital platforms (Aurora, BIOS, POS, BatApp)., • Have experience deploying standard processes across multiple sites., • Have experience in multi-site operations (manufacturing, distribution, or service-based environments), • Have a background in building or maintaining an Operational Excellence system (e.g., Tier meeting structures, KPIs, leader standard work), • Have familiarity with ERP systems (POS, Oracle, PROJ, etc.), • Have experience with automation, digital workflow tools, or data visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau, Minitab, etc.), • Have strong project management experience and/or PMP certification, • Have change management training or certification (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR), • Have experience developing training materials, coaching, and upskilling teams in CI/Lean