Manager, Continuous Improvement

AAON, Inc. • Tulsa, OK

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Leads site-level continuous improvement efforts by developing, implementing, and sustaining practices that support operational excellence and waste reduction. Partners with manufacturing leadership and frontline teams to strengthen process stability, quality performance, and a culture of continuous improvement. Facilitates improvement activities, evaluates operational performance, and supports change management initiatives across the facility. Collaborates with cross functional teams to enhance productivity, reduce cost, and improve the overall employee and customer experience. Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related discipline; 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations, including supporting or leading continuous improvement initiatives; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement and process improvement methodologies.
• Skill in analyzing operational data to support decision-making and problem-solving.
• Ability to facilitate improvement events, on-site observations, and performance discussions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
• Strong organization and project management skills with a commitment to execution and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Frequent standing and walking during site visits in manufacturing areas.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. occasionally for job-related activities.
• Use of observation, analysis, and communication skills to support improvement initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in HVAC or related manufacturing industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the deployment of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process reliability, reduce waste, and improve customer satisfaction.
• Facilitates improvement events, performance dialogues, and hands-on training that reinforce continuous improvement tools and behaviors.
• Partners with operations leadership to identify improvement opportunities, develop action plans, and sustain performance gains.
• Conducts on-site observations to identify non-standard conditions, recommend corrective actions, and support operational problem-solving.
• Supports the development and maintenance of standardized work, operational procedures, and performance measures.
• Prepares reports and presentations summarizing improvements, operational trends, and cost savings.
• Benchmarks industry best practices and incorporates relevant methods into site operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager