Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

Company Overview

LG Energy Solution Vertech, Inc. (LGES Vertech) is a full-service energy storage system supplier and integrator. Using our core strengths of expert service to our customers, unparalleled safety, and excellence in manufacturing, we bring standardized, fully integrated energy storage systems to a rapidly growing worldwide market. Our systems address our customers' needs to reduce capital equipment and installation costs while enhancing system level performance and reliability using automated monitoring systems and analytics across the battery, power conditioning and auxiliary systems.  Our AEROS® energy operating system is the engine of innovation to provide advanced control functions allowing our customers to maximize the value of their energy storage assets.  Our service capabilities include advanced monitoring and analytics, scheduled maintenance, augmentation, and auxiliary system upgrades.  The combination of excellence in battery technology and production coupled with nearly two decades of energy storage integration makes LGES Vertech a leading supplier and integrator in the power and energy markets. 

LGES Vertech is a highly matrixed, team oriented organization that fosters cross functional collaboration and innovation. The company seeks high caliber candidates with proven experience and with characteristics that embody our corporate commitment to the virtues of humble, hungry and smart in all we do. Our diverse and growing team enjoys competitive salaries, generous benefits, including 100% employer sponsored medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. 

For more information about LGESVT, please visit www.lgensol-vt.com.  

LGES Vertech is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to join our growing team in the grid-scale battery storage industry. As the first full-time hire in the Continuous Improvement team, this role will be instrumental in building the existing foundation and CI culture for operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable developing strategic frameworks and rolling up their sleeves to execute initiatives that drive measurable impact across engineering, supply chain, finance, and field operations.
 
 This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly evolving industry and help scale sustainable energy solutions through process innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and implement a company-wide continuous improvement program that aligns with business goals and the unique challenges of systems integration and long-term operations & maintenance of grid-scale battery storage systems.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and scalability across supply chain, project execution, and service operations.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies to identify and eliminate waste, reduce cycle times, and improve throughput.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and field teams to optimize workflows and standardize best practices.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and process mapping workshops.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to track performance improvements and ROI of CI initiatives, including the build out of PowerBI dashboards.
• Build internal CI capabilities through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Support change management efforts and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.
• Document and communicate project outcomes and lessons learned to stakeholders, leveraging the existing lesson learned templates.
• Develop process flow diagrams and other key documentation using established company templates and in compliance with ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, and 45001 standards.
• Own the ongoing development and management of lesson learned activities and other root cause analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or other documented evidence of the knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in process improvement, operations, or manufacturing, ideally within energy, renewables, construction, or industrial technology sectors.
• Proven ability to connect CI efforts to broader business strategy and identify high-leverage opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels and previous experience in presenting to executive audiences.
• Experience in high-growth or startup environments is a plus.

Key Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Familiarity with battery manufacturing, energy storage systems, or grid infrastructure.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain, and field service.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving industry.
• Passion for sustainability and clean energy.