Continuous Improvement Manager

Brunswick Corporation•Brownsburg, IN

1d•$86,500 - $126,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager leads the planning and execution of continuous improvement strategies across the P&A Distribution Operation. The role partners with senior functional and location leaders to identify, plan, and execute projects supporting Mercury’s goals for safety, quality, service, revenue growth, and cost. It fosters a culture of continuous improvement through project mentorship and formalized training, and executes results-oriented strategic projects using Lean Six Sigma tools. This is an onsite role based in Brownsburg, Indiana, with limited travel of 10–15% and no direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, supply chain management, or a related field.
4–7 years of relevant professional experience, including 3–5 years applying Lean Six Sigma and/or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
Basic understanding of key business drivers, including P&L, overhead, and the budget process.
Demonstrated proficiency in Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement application.
Ability to drive results through influence, with some prior direct leadership experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as business needs dictate.
Ability to operate or drive PIT equipment, including a reach truck, OP, and pallet jack, if needed.
Ability to provide onsite support during first-shift hours Monday through Friday, with occasional work outside normal first-shift hours, on weekends, and on holidays as operational needs dictate.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including sitting, standing, walking, occasionally moving totes or boxes up to 50 pounds and frequently moving up to 20 pounds, and performing twisting, bending, climbing, grasping, and other repetitive movements.

Nice To Haves

5–10 years of Operations Management or Industrial Engineering experience.
Previous experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Labor Management Systems (LMS).
Experience with Power BI, Excel, and Sequel.
Direct team leadership experience.
A graduate degree in business or an MBA.
Black Belt or another Lean/Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

Lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives across the Brownsburg distribution center to address critical operational issues.
Create and maintain the operation’s continuous improvement roadmap.
Lead the Continuous Improvement steering committee in support of annual financial and employee development goals.
Develop and execute Lean Six Sigma strategies aligned with long-term business objectives.
Use structured data sets to identify anomalies, bottlenecks, and root causes of operational inefficiencies.
Solve complex problems using creative ideas, statistics, and strong communication skills.
Build data-driven business cases and quantify the financial benefits of improvement projects.
Drive employee engagement in continuous improvement by fostering accountability and data-driven decision-making.
Measure and review process effectiveness and benchmark against industry best practices.
Provide subject matter expertise in Lean Six Sigma practices and continuous improvement strategies.
Coach, counsel, and train managers, staff, and associates to apply, support, sustain, and develop a continuous improvement culture.
Manage and motivate teams to challenge the status quo and meet demanding goals and timelines.
Partner with Operations Management, Supervisors, Engineering, Inventory Control, IT, Transportation, and Safety teams.