Job Description

In this role you will lead the Lean and CI transformation at the Larson Brookings site. The Continuous Improvement Manager will focus improvements on internal processes as well as drive improvements through all facets of the Operation. Project focus will include such things as Cost Reductions, Long-Term Planning, and Lean Process Development & Deployment.

This position is essential in developing a culture of Continuous Improvement at the Larson Brookings site. This role will work with the entire Operations Team to review, recommend, and implement projects that will drive Continuous Improvement and move the site to a world class status.

Your Role:

• Develop Continuous Improvement strategy and plan and execute tactical projects and workshops.
• Lead and manage daily process & quality improvement, Six Sigma, and Lean activities.
• Align Continuous Improvement actions with corporate goals and objectives.
• Act as an agent for cultural change and challenge the status quo.
• Successfully implement a culture of Continuous Improvement through associate development, involvement, mentoring, and training.
• Provide support to Operations initiatives.
• Track and communicate Continuous Improvement metrics.
• Create, Develop, Guide, and Direct Continuous Improvement teams.
• Plan and lead Kaizen events

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ Experience in a Manufacturing or Supply Chain environment
• LEAN Manufacturing and Project Management experience
• Ability to solve complex problems using structured problem-solving methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (Business Management or Engineering)
• Experience implementing lean initiatives and cost reduction programs.
• Six Sigma Black Belt experience, certification preferred.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $81,000 - $124,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.