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Every career with Hearst Television is like a story. How it develops, where it takes you, the milestones you reach along the way – you’ve got a lot to look forward to as your unique career story unfolds. Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving nearly three dozen U.S. cities, reaching 24 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content across more than 120 video channels, including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella, and more. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies. It has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism and industry innovation, including the Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, the national Edward R. Murrow Award, the DuPont-Columbia Award, and the George Foster Peabody Award.

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A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.\nPrimary Function

We’re seeking a driven and strategic Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to lead transformational initiatives across our manufacturing facility located in Groveport, OH. You will champion a culture of operational excellence and drive efficiency, productivity, and quality through Lean and data-driven improvement methods. If you thrive on solving complex problems, empowering teams, and delivering measurable impact—this role is for you.\nThe Continuous Improvement Manager plays a strategic role in driving organizational excellence by leading Continuous Improvement initiatives (AOSos), high-impact projects, optimizing processes, and the advancement of a culture of continuous improvement by supporting the adoption and consistent application of AOSos throughout the organization. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership in cross-functional teams, and the ability to align continuous improvement initiatives with organizational goals to deliver improved and measurable results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost reduction.\n(AOSos is our Continuous Improvement Operating System)\nResponsibilities

Lead and execute CI strategies that align with plant and company-level KPIs (e.g., OEE, scrap, throughput, downtime, yield).\nFacilitate kaizen events, root cause analysis (RCA), and cross-functional workshops to solve operational challenges.\nCoach and mentor employees at all levels to embed Lean thinking and continuous improvement tools (5S, SMED, A3).\nPartner with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to identify, prioritize, and implement CI projects and multiyear savings plans / CIP (Cost Improvement Plans).\nUse data analysis and visual management tools (dashboards, value stream maps, process maps) to uncover opportunities and track improvements.\nDevelop training materials and lead CI capability-building programs across the facility.\nPromote a hands-on, floor-focused presence to drive daily engagement and sustainment of improvements.\nSupport digital transformation initiatives (e.g., real-time data collection, MES, Industry 4.0) where applicable.\nOversee project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across teams. Anticipate challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope while providing guidance to improve performance and resolve roadblocks.\nMaintain comprehensive records of improvement activities, ensuring transparency and facilitating knowledge sharing across the organization.\nCollaborate with IT and systems teams to support appropriate technology solutions to adopt innovation in business processes.\nSupervise C.I. Engineer.\nPerform other duties as needed\nQualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.\n3+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least an intermediate understanding in CI, Lean, or Operational Excellence role.\nProven track record of driving results through structured improvement projects.\nStrong facilitation, communication, presentation and change management skills.\nAnalytical mindset with proficiency in tools like Excel or other process analysis software.\nStrong experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Outlook).\nPassion for developing people and building a continuous improvement culture.\nResults Focus: Ensures high-quality outcomes by driving team accountability, leading adaptation to change, mentoring colleagues, and fostering a positive, results-driven environment.\nIntegrity, Ethics, and Values: Leads by example, fostering trust and respect through strong ethics, reliability, and openness. Fosters organizational values, drives innovation, and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement while supporting a culture of adaptability and creativity.\nADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

(Preferred, but not required)\nMasters’ Degree a plus but not required.\nCoaching certification is a plus, but not required.\nProject Management Professional (PMP).\nExperience in process mapping software (e.g., Visio).\nLean Certification (Through Shingo/AME/SME).\nExperience in coaching individuals for performance and skill building.\nExperience with company's profit and loss (P&L)/budget statement to validate financial savings.\nWe Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.\nADA & EEO Statements

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.\nWe consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

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Date: Sep 19, 2025

Location(s): Groveport, OH, US, 43125-9332

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function\nWe’re seeking a driven and strategic Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to lead transformational initiatives across our manufacturing facility located in Groveport, OH. You will champion a culture of operational excellence and drive efficiency, productivity, and quality through Lean and data-driven improvement methods. If you thrive on solving complex problems, empowering teams, and delivering measurable impact—this role is for you.

The Continuous Improvement Manager plays a strategic role in driving organizational excellence by leading Continuous Improvement initiatives (AOSos), high-impact projects, optimizing processes, and the advancement of a culture of continuous improvement by supporting the adoption and consistent application of AOSos throughout the organization. This role requires advanced technical expertise, leadership in cross-functional teams, and the ability to align continuous improvement initiatives with organizational goals to deliver improved and measurable results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Productivity and Cost reduction.

(AOSos is our Continuous Improvement Operating System)

Responsibilities\nLead and execute CI strategies that align with plant and company-level KPIs (e.g., OEE, scrap, throughput, downtime, yield).\nFacilitate kaizen events, root cause analysis (RCA), and cross-functional workshops to solve operational challenges.\nCoach and mentor employees at all levels to embed Lean thinking and continuous improvement tools (5S, SMED, A3).\nPartner with production, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to identify, prioritize, and implement CI projects and multiyear savings plans / CIP (Cost Improvement Plans).\nUse data analysis and visual management tools (dashboards, value stream maps, process maps) to uncover opportunities and track improvements.\nDevelop training materials and lead CI capability-building programs across the facility.\nPromote a hands-on, floor-focused presence to drive daily engagement and sustainment of improvements.\nSupport digital transformation initiatives (e.g., real-time data collection, MES, Industry 4.0) where applicable.\nOversee project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across teams. Anticipate challenges, mitigate risks, and ensure projects are completed on time and within scope while providing guidance to improve performance and resolve roadblocks.\nMaintain comprehensive records of improvement activities, ensuring transparency and facilitating knowledge sharing across the organization.\nCollaborate with IT and systems teams to support appropriate technology solutions to adopt innovation in business processes.\nPerform other duties as needed

Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.\n3+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least an intermediate understanding in CI, Lean, or Operational Excellence role.\nProven track record of driving results through structured improvement projects.\nStrong facilitation, communication, presentation and change management skills.\nAnalytical mindset with proficiency in tools like Excel or other process analysis software.\nStrong experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Outlook).\nPassion for developing people and building a continuous improvement culture.\nResults Focus: Ensures high-quality outcomes by driving team accountability, leading adaptation to change, mentoring colleagues, and fostering a positive, results-driven environment.\nIntegrity, Ethics, and Values: Leads by example, fostering trust and respect through strong ethics, reliability, and openness. Fosters organizational values, drives innovation, and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement while supporting a culture of adaptability and creativity.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

(Preferred, but not required)

Masters’ Degree a plus but not required.

Coaching certification is a plus, but not required

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Experience in process mapping software (e.g., Visio).

Lean Certification (Through Shingo/AME/SME)

Experience in coaching individuals for performance and skill building

Experience with company's profit and loss (P&L)/budget statement to validate financial savings.

We Offer\nCompetitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

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ADA Statement & EEO Statement\nIn developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

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Date: Sep 19, 2025

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