WHAT WE DO
We recruit manufacturing executives for American manufacturing companies. Lean business transformation expertise is our niche.
Companies: Each new hire is automatically enrolled. Benefits include: confident job transition, better skill & people connections, and smart PDCA career execution.
Individuals: Career Kaizen transcends finding a job. We visit every client site prior to conducting a search. We know what you'll see before you arrive for the interview. You'll prepare with someone who has walked the shop floor and be completely aligned with our process throughout the whole endeavor as we iron out and facilitate every detail on your behalf. [Learn More...]
Lean Recruiting

Career Kaizen has placed more than 400 lean leaders with an average of 24 placements each year for 17 consecutive years, working all levels of positions, across the value chain, in any industry or location. About Jim Baran Jim’s definition of Lean is the Toyota Way - continuous improvement and … [Read More...]
US Manufacturers

Career Kaizen’s $15,000 flat fee model is offered for any search to recruit any management level position and above at any manufacturing company in the United States. We have specialized in identifying, vetting, and placing hundreds of lean manufacturing executives since 1983. Unlike typical recruiting firms, our work doesn’t end after a person is placed.
