{"id":3434841,"url":"https://alion.io/job/enerflex-senior-project-manager-continuous-improvement-lean-manufacturing","title":"Senior Project Manager, Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing","company":{"id":3008084,"name":"Enerflex","domain":"enerflex.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/enerflex","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Houston, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":96000,"max_usd":179000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":4830},"experience_years_min":10,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"FMEA","optional":false},{"name":"Kanban","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-29T02:16:37Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-28","last_verified_at":"2026-11-01T14:23:21Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"Department: ETX Applications\nReferral Bonus: $500.00 USD\nSummary\nLeads and accelerates Enerflex’s Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) journey across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, project execution, quality, and supporting business processes. The role combines Lean leadership, structured problem solving, project/portfolio management, change leadership, data analysis, and hands-on Gemba engagement.\nThe purpose of the role is not to “do Lean” for the organization, but to build leaders and teams who identify and solve problems themselves. The Senior Project Manager teaches, demonstrates, facilitates, and coaches Lean practices - including structured Kaizen - while progressively transferring ownership so improvements are standardized, sustained, and continue after direct CI support is withdrawn.\nPrinciple Responsibilities and Duties\nLean Transformation\nDeploy the Enerflex CI/Lean roadmap across sites and functions, shifting CI from projects to a daily management system.\nLead cross-functional improvement projects in fabrication, assembly, material flow, engineering, procurement, quality/NCR, schedule, COPQ and margin.\nOwn charters, a prioritized project pipeline, benefit verification and executive status reporting.\nBuild and coach SQDC tiered huddles, visual management, Leader Standard Work, Gemba walks, escalation and layered audits.\nTeach, coach, and facilitate structured Kaizen events and value stream assessments, developing leaders and employees to independently plan, lead, execute, and sustain Kaizen with implemented, measured results.\nBuild leader ownership of Lean by coaching leaders to identify problems at Gemba, develop people through structured problem solving, remove systemic barriers, and reinforce standards through daily leadership routines.\nLock every gain into standard work, visual controls, clear ownership and audits, verified at 30/60/90 days.\nCapability Building & Change Leadership\nCoach leaders, develop internal CI coaches, and deliver practical, learn-by-doing Lean training and projects.\nDevelop Kaizen capability at all levels by teaching a repeatable event method: scoping and preparation, current-state observation, waste identification, root-cause analysis, countermeasures, rapid implementation, standardization, follow-up, and sustainment.\nTransfer capability progressively: demonstrate the method, co-lead events, coach leaders as they lead, and hand ownership to the operating organization.\nCoach PDCA, A3, 5 Why, RCA, Pareto and VSM; apply DMAIC/FMEA where appropriate.\nBuild stakeholder alignment and employee ownership; recognize and communicate successes.\nSet baselines and track SQDC outcomes (FPY, NCRs, COPQ, on-time delivery, labor hours, margin) and CI system-health measures.\nSuccess Measures\nSQDC, daily management, Gemba and Leader Standard Work embedded in site routines.\nA3/PDCA is the default for complex problems; Kaizen results captured in standard work and sustained through follow-up.\nSite and functional leaders independently sponsor, lead, and sustain Kaizen events, with CI operating as coach rather than event owner.\nInternal CI coaches and leaders teach and reinforce Lean problem solving and Kaizen within their own areas.\nMeasurable KPI improvement, with gains holding after CI support is withdrawn.\nQualifications\nEducation\n Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial/Manufacturing preferred), Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.\nPreferred: Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or MBA.\nExperience\n10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, project execution, or operational excellence.\n5+ years leading significant Lean/CI initiatives, with demonstrated hands-on implementation and sustained results in an operating environment (not solely training or consulting).\nDemonstrated experience teaching, facilitating, and coaching Kaizen events, and developing others to independently lead improvement activities.\nProven record leading complex cross-functional projects with frontline and executive stakeholders.\nEngineered-to-order, project-based manufacturing, fabrication/welding, assembly, or energy/industrial equipment experience strongly preferred.\nCertifications\nLean Six Sigma Black Belt (ASQ CSSBB or equivalent) preferred.\nLean certification from a recognized Lean organization, PMP, and/or Prosci (or equivalent) change-management training are a plus.\nTechnical Knowledge\nStrong practical command of Lean/TPS principles, PDCA, A3, Kaizen, VSM, 5S, visual and daily management, Leader Standard Work, Standard Work, Gemba, flow/pull/Kanban, setup reduction, error proofing, RCA/5 Why, Pareto, FMEA, Lean Six Sigma/DMAIC, and basic statistics.\nWorking mastery of the full Kaizen cycle: event selection and scoping, sponsor alignment, preparation, facilitation, implementation, standardization, benefit verification, and sustainment.\nLeadership Competencies\nLeads without authority - influences through credibility, coaching, and results.\nWorks at every level - equally effective at a fabrication-bay Gemba and an executive review.\nDevelops people, not dependence - coaches others through problems rather than solving them.\nTeaches and transfers capability - uses Kaizen and daily improvement to grow leaders and internal problem solvers, not just deliver project results.\nMakes problems visible - uses facts, data, and visual management; challenges systems while respecting people.\nBuilds sustainable systems - an improvement is complete only when standardized, owned, and sustained.\nConnects Lean to business results - ties CI activity to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and customer outcomes.\nPhysical Requirements\nCombination of office and manufacturing shop-floor environments; appropriate PPE required in operational areas. Many tasks have high degrees of time sensitivity. Regular travel to Enerflex manufacturing and operating locations is required; international travel is possible on occasion.\nAbout Us:\nTransforming Energy for a Sustainable Future. Enerflex is a premier integrated global provider of energy infrastructure solutions, covering gas processing, compression, power generation, refrigeration, cryogenic, energy transition, and water solutions. We proudly employ more than 5,000 highly skilled employees across over 25 countries worldwide.\nEnerflex places its core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Creativity, and Success into action across all aspects of the business. Our innovation, strong commitment to safety, and superior service to our customers positions us as the optimal partner to meet the needs of the dynamic energy industry.\nWe foster a culture of ensuring our employees have the tools to do their jobs right, but to also thrive in their roles. We pride ourselves in our competitive wages, extensive rewards programs, celebration of successes of individuals and teams, and are committed to ensuring Enerflex remains a safe and inclusive space for all.\nWhat Enerflex Offers You:\nFull time employees enjoy the following benefits:\nGenerous healthcare, dental and vision plans\n401(k) employer matching\nGenerous paid time off program\nEmployee equity plan\nTuition reimbursement\nFun office environment\nEnerflex is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nEnerflex grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunities are provided in recruitment, hiring, promotions, wages, benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.\nDisclaimer\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. 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