Continuous Improvement Manager

Putzmeister • Sturtevant, WI

18d

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager leads strategic initiatives to optimize organizational efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance performance across departments. Acting as a change agent, this role combines data analysis and leadership to foster ongoing operational excellence and help the organization remain agile, competitive, and responsive to changing market demands.

The manager leads high-impact projects, often using lean methodologies, and develops and executes organization-wide continuous improvement plans aligned with long-term business goals and KPIs. The role works with department leaders and team members to design and implement improvement initiatives, trains employees in continuous improvement principles, and tracks results to ensure changes are sustainable and deliver measurable returns. It also promotes proactive problem-solving and ensures company policies are applied 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 problems and challenges swiftly and efficiently.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Two or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Four or more years of leadership experience.
• Skills in leadership, problem-solving, project management, communication, teamwork, and analytics.

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 improvement impact and ensure 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/Accident Insurance.
• HSA incentives for company contributions.
• FSA plans.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 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