Continuous Improvement Manager
About The Position
Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Continuous Improvement Manager to lead and sustain operational excellence across its manufacturing operations. The role identifies, prioritizes, and executes improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance throughout the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of custom-built control packages. Using Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other structured problem-solving methods, the manager drives measurable results and builds a culture of continuous improvement. The manager partners with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to analyze processes, eliminate waste, standardize work, and establish performance metrics. The role also leads manufacturing engineers, develops manufacturing processes, manages production equipment and budgets, and coordinates product launch activities. Some travel may be required for factory visits, team meetings, and project reviews. The position reports to the Director of Manufacturing.
Requirements
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, process management, operations, manufacturing, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or in a similar role.
- Experience with CAD software and data analysis tools.
- Excellent knowledge of manufacturing best practices and industry standards.
- Strong leadership and project management abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement manufacturing processes to maintain efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability, and maximize profitability.
- Analyze company processes and procedures and develop process enhancement strategies.
- Investigate shortfalls, issues, and complaints in current business processes.
- Establish performance norms and standards, and monitor staff performance and organizational processes.
- Lead the manufacturing engineering team in executing projects efficiently.
- Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using systems and simulation tools.
- Manage estimation of production costs, effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Oversee maintenance, repair, and replacement of production and facility equipment and machinery.
- Implement strategies to improve quality and productivity.
- Coordinate product launch activities with design engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Ensure compliance with industry safety and design standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Develop operational budgets and control costs within budget.
- Keep abreast of manufacturing technologies and systems to improve processes.
- Develop, implement, and monitor manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Analyze manufacturing data and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with design engineers to develop new product prototypes and enhancements.
- Implement training programs for new processes and equipment.
- Prepare and present manufacturing reports to senior management.
- Identify and implement process improvements and production enhancements.
- Ensure safety procedures are followed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, and LTD coverage.
- Panelmatic pays 100% of the employee-only medical premium.
- Panelmatic pays 80% of premiums for other medical coverage levels, with the employee paying 20%.
- 401(k) with employer match of 100% up to 4%.
- Scholarships and educational reimbursement.
- Paid volunteerism.
- Paid personal and professional development.
- PTO and paid holidays.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Competitive wages.
- Family-friendly environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
