Continuous Improvement Practitioner

Altoona, Pennsylvania, United Statesusvia direct

// Job Type

Full Time

// Salary

Not disclosed

// Posted

1 month ago

About the Role

INTRODUCTION and WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)*It is preferred that candidates for this role live in the Altoona, PA area BUT it is not required. Travel will at times be up to 50%.*Be a strategic partner, practitioner, and hands-on operator who embeds Lean (VBS) as a mindset, management system, and leadership philosophy. You will work with leaders and teams at all levels to make problems visible, develop capability, run practical experiments, and deliver measurable, sustained improvements in flow, quality and customer value.WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSStrengthen Vontier’s performance, culture and customer outcomes by turning Lean thinking into daily behavior. You will enable leaders to coach, teams to own improvements, and the organization to move faster with less waste.WHAT YOU WILL DOPartner with leaders across functions and manufacturing to frame problems, prioritize value streams, and set measurable outcomes tied to customer value and finance-validated assumptions.<ul><li>Go to Gemba regularly: observe work, surface abnormalities, and coach where the work happens.</li><li>Translate strategy into daily behavior: collaborate to design and deploy standard work, visual management, KPI boards, and leader routines.</li><li>Lead and facilitate Kaizen events: value stream mapping, rapid improvement pilots and structured problem solving; verify countermeasures and formalize sustainment with owners.</li><li>Coach leaders and teams to develop capability; enable others to lead improvements via train-the---trainer and coaching models.</li><li>Establish and maintain weekly KPI cadence; use data to escalate risks, validate outcomes, and inform decisions with Finance partners.</li><li>Capture, formalize and scale practical playbooks and reusable mechanisms across functions and sites.</li><li>Secure sponsorship, baseline data and clear ownership before launching interventions; avoid unsupported one-offs-.</li><li>Assist in developing the organizational Strategic and Policy Deployment Plans, ensuring the effective deployment of these plans to the point of impact utilizing the appropriate Vontier Business System tools to drive the achievement of the organization's goals.</li><li>Establish and manage a disciplined Kaizen funnel and roadmap that ensures we consistently prioritize and execute the improvement initiatives that most directly advance our organizational objectives.</li></ul> WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)<ul><li>5+ years of experience in roles involving hands-on process ownership or team leadership, including but not limited to Operations Manager, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer, Scrum Master, Project Management Lead, or Product Manager.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree required; Lean/Six Sigma certification or advanced degree preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated business acumen with a strong understanding of financial principles to drive cost-effective and value-driven outcomes.</li><li>Proven application of Lean thinking in daily work with measurable results such as improved cycle time, reduced errors/rework, increased throughput, and optimized capacity.</li><li>Practical experience with Lean tools including standard work, daily management, value stream mapping, and problem-solving techniques.</li><li>Strong facilitation, coaching, stakeholder management skills, and metric literacy to align teams and drive continuous improvement.</li></ul>LOCATION/TRAVEL We strongly prefer candidates to be based in Altoona, PA but not mandatory. This role will at times require up to 50% travel.REPORTING RELATIONSHIP Senior Director, Lean Transformation (VBS)WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:<ul><li>Strategic operator + practitioner: able to partner with executives and roll up sleeves to execute improvements on the floor or in processes.</li><li>People developer: prioritizes growing others, coaching to capability and creating psychological safety.</li><li>Practical problem-solver: focuses on root cause, simple durable countermeasures, and routines that sustain results.</li><li>Humble influencer: leads by asking, showing and enabling rather than directing from the sidelines.</li><li>Accountable deliverer: commits to measurable outcomes and validates sustained impact.</li></ul>VONTIER VALUES<ul><li>Collaborative: break down silos and scale learning across the organization.</li><li>Inclusive: invite and value diverse perspectives.</li><li>Accountable: clarify commitments and deliver with transparency.</li><li>Customer Driven: align improvements to what customers truly value.</li><li>Champions of VBS: model Lean as identity and practice — always improving.</li><li>Self Aware, Pioneering, Agile: reflect, iterate and apply breakthrough thinking.</li></ul>Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 15 days, 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays) per year and paid sick leave.*Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant’s geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. WHO IS VONTIER Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity, automation and multi-energy technologies.Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry. With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at <a href="https://WWW.VONTIER.COM">www.vontier.com</a> At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment. Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future. Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally. Together, let’s power the way the world moves!#LI-CB2"Vontier companies are equal employment employers and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law."

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