Job Description
The Kinetic Group is a world leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of small caliber ammunition under the iconic brands B&P, CCI, Federal Premium, Fiocchi, HEVI-Shot, Remington and Speer. We have domestic ammunition manufacturing facilities in Minnesota, Idaho, Arkansas, and Missouri, and service law enforcement, government agencies and sporting enthusiasts throughout the world. Today, The Kinetic Group is a part of the Ammo+ division of The Czechoslovak Group (CSG), which holds a diverse portfolio of companies in the defense, security, automotive, aerospace and rail industries.
The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for advancing a culture of operational excellence across manufacturing and support functions at our CCI and Speer facility. This role serves as a coach, facilitator, and practitioner of Lean and CI disciplines, partnering with our leaders and frontline teams to identify waste, improve flow, increase reliability, and strengthen standard work.
The ideal candidate will combine hands-on manufacturing credibility, strong change leadership skills, and the ability to both execute improvement work and develop others. Success in this role is measured through sustained improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement, not just completed projects.
This position reports to our Director of Factory Operations and is located at our Lewiston, Idaho office.
What you'll do:
Lean & Continuous Improvement Leadership
Lead and facilitate Kaizen, Blitz, and structured improvement events across manufacturing and support areas.
Coach leaders and teams on Lean principles, including flow, pull, FIFO, standard work, visual management, and waste elimination.
Support the deployment and sustainment of foundational Lean systems (5S, Daily Management, TPM, SMED, problem-solving).
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to align CI efforts with business priorities.
Problem Solving & Performance Improvement
Apply structured problem-solving methods (A3, PDCA, root cause analysis) to address chronic losses and performance gaps.
Drive improvements in throughput, equipment reliability, inventory flow, and labor productivity.
Establish mechanisms to ensure follow-up, sustainment, and accountability after improvement events.
Use data to prioritize opportunities and measure the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
Coaching, Capability Building & Culture
Coach leaders, supervisors, and operators to build CI capability at all levels, with emphasis on ownership at the point of work.
Develop and deliver Lean training and on-the-floor coaching aligned to plant maturity and needs.
Work 1-on-1 with direct reports and CI specialists to support individual development plans and career growth.
Reinforce behaviors that support a continuous improvement mindset, psychological safety, and employee engagement.
Systems & Standardization
Support the development and sustainment of standard work, visual controls, and documented best practices.
Help plants progress toward an ideal-state value stream vision, balancing near-term execution with long-term evolution.
Partner with leaders to integrate CI practices into daily operations, rather than running CI as a parallel effort.
Experience you bring:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably high-volume or regulated manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience leading or facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing systems (TPS or related frameworks).
Proven ability to influence without authority and engage teams at all organizational levels.
Strong communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
What you might also bring:
Experience in discreet manufacturing, metal forming, or ammunition/firearms production.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience supporting or leading TPM, daily management systems, or value stream transformations.
Demonstrated success sustaining improvements beyond initial implementation.
Experience with manufacturing simulation software
Experience with the World Class Manufacturing framework
Work Environment:
Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations.
Pay Range:
$101,200.00 - $141,600.00
The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
Our Postings are not intended for distribution to or use in any jurisdiction, country or territory where such distribution or use would violate local law or would subject us to any regulations in another jurisdiction, country or territory. We reserve the right to limit our Postings in any jurisdiction, country or territory.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled
International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulation (EAR) Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national; (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (a/k/a green card holder); (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157; or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Gun Control Act Requirements:
It is unlawful for these categories of persons to possess (for business or personal reasons) firearms or ammunition: (i) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; (ii) fugitive from justice; (iii) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance (as defined in section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act 21 U.S.C. 802); (iv) who has been adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to any mental institution; (v) illegal alien; (vi) discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions; (vii) who has renounced his or her United States Citizenship; (viii) who is subject to a court order restraining the person from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child of the intimate partner; or (ix) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.
Across The Kinetic Group, we rally for the customer by fostering collaboration, sharing insights and scaling competencies. We engineer our products in ways that match the drive of the people who put them to work in the field, on the course and on the battlefield. We're not just a name on the door - we are the people developing the products that help customers the world over.
The Kinetic Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without to regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@tkghunt.com .
