Continuous Improvement Manager
About The Position
The Continuous Improvement Manager accelerates operational performance by embedding disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and accountability within the plant. The role leads deployment and sustainment of the Reynolds Production System (RPS), ensuring consistent application of lean principles, standard work, and data-driven decision making. It also supports scaling best practices as manufacturing capabilities evolve through automation, technology, and process innovation, connecting teams, building capability, and driving measurable gains in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity. The position is based at the company’s manufacturing plant in Temple, Texas. It reports directly to the Plant Manager, with a dotted-line relationship to the Business Unit Continuous Improvement Director. The role partners with plant leadership and cross-functional teams, manages the continuous improvement project pipeline, develops organizational capability, and tracks operational and financial results. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field and at least five years of experience driving continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment. Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools are required. Manufacturing systems experience and prior leadership or supervisory experience are preferred. Local candidates only; relocation assistance is not available. The position is eligible for an annual incentive of 10%, subject to business and individual performance goals and plan guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience driving continuous improvement in a complex manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence frameworks in a plant setting.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without direct authority.
- Strong financial and analytical acumen, with the ability to translate operational improvements into measurable business results.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
- Local candidates only; relocation assistance is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Dedicated continuous improvement or operational excellence experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with manufacturing systems and tools, such as SAP, automation technologies, or data systems.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead site-level deployment and sustainment of the Reynolds Production System (RPS), aligned with enterprise standards and business priorities.
- Partner with plant leadership to translate business objectives into continuous improvement strategies and measurable performance improvements.
- Identify, prioritize, and execute initiatives that drive sustainable gains in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity (SQDCP/P).
- Connect operations, engineering, and technical teams to accelerate adoption of new technologies and process improvements.
- Own and manage the continuous improvement project pipeline, ensuring initiatives are appropriately scoped, effectively executed, and deliver targeted financial and operational results.
- Establish and maintain auditing and governance processes to reinforce RPS standards and accountability.
- Facilitate performance reviews with plant leadership to assess capability maturity, identify gaps, and adjust improvement plans.
- Champion lean methodologies, including Kaizen, Daily Management Systems, Standard Work, 6S, Layered Process Audits, and structured problem-solving.
- Coach and develop leaders at all levels to build their ability to lead and sustain improvement efforts independently.
- Design and deliver training programs to strengthen technical and leadership competencies aligned with RPS expectations.
- Partner with business unit continuous improvement leadership to share best practices, replicate successes, and promote consistency across sites.
- Develop and track key performance indicators and link continuous improvement activities to financial impact, including cost savings, productivity, and efficiency.
- Lead change management to promote adoption, engagement, and long-term sustainability of process improvements.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and benefits
- Annual incentive eligibility of 10%, subject to business financial goals, individual performance goals, and plan administration guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
