Continuous Improvement Manager

Putzmeister • Sturtevant, WI

21h

About The Position

Putzmeister is a leader in concrete pump manufacturing and support, recognized for innovation, reliability, and excellence. The Continuous Improvement Manager leads strategic initiatives to optimize organizational efficiency, reduce waste, and improve performance across departments. Acting as a change agent, this role uses data analysis and leadership to foster ongoing operational excellence and help the organization remain agile and responsive to market demands.

The manager leads high-impact improvement projects, develops and executes organization-wide plans aligned with business goals and KPIs, and works with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable changes and measure their impact. The role also promotes continuous improvement principles through training and workshops, supports proactive problem-solving, and helps ensure company policies are followed and enforced equitably.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously.
• Ability to address issues and challenges swiftly and efficiently through problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams.
• Analytical skills to assess performance metrics and identify process-improvement opportunities.
• Preferred: 2 or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Preferred: 4 or more years of leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-impact projects from inception to completion, often using lean methodologies.
• Develop and execute organization-wide continuous improvement plans aligned with long-term business goals and KPIs.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to promote continuous improvement principles and engage employees at all levels.
• Collaborate with department leaders and team members to design and implement improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Establish and track metrics to measure the impact of improvements, ensuring changes are sustainable and deliver measurable ROI.
• Drive a culture of proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Ensure company policies are adhered to and enforced equitably.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Company-paid Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance.
• HSA incentives for company contributions.
• FSA plans.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Paternity leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Profit sharing.
• Company events.
• Education reimbursement.
• Boot reimbursement.
• Uniform program.
• Employee discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager