CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER - BDCI

The Honickman Companies•Pennsauken, NJ

10d

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Manager supports the organization’s business transformation and continuous improvement strategy. The role identifies, redesigns, streamlines, and improves business processes, using artificial intelligence and automation to drive meaningful change and measurable business outcomes. The work is supported by cross-functional partnership, subject matter expertise, and transformation disciplines including project management, operational excellence, Lean Management, and Six Sigma.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
At least 3 years of project management experience.
At least 3 years of experience in business transformation and process improvement using Lean Management, Six Sigma, and/or other proven problem-solving or continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience using AI tools and automation technologies to analyze, streamline, and automate existing business processes, with demonstrated ability to identify practical use cases and measurable improvements.
Experience with change management and influencing organizational culture change.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to influence without authority.
Proficiency in MS Excel, including statistical analysis, data collection, charts, and pivot tables.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in a supply chain management role with a large consumer goods organization.
At least 5 years of experience with change management and influencing organizational culture change.
Six Sigma Green Belt.
Advanced statistical analysis capabilities.
Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

Partner with organizational leadership to assess enterprise activities using an AI-first approach, evaluating artificial intelligence and automation opportunities before traditional solutions to improve processes, efficiency, customer service, expense management, and execution.
Support the development of lean processes, continuous improvement, standard work, problem solving, value stream mapping, training, and employee involvement.
Collaborate with business partners at all levels on lean manufacturing practices.
Lead and manage cross-functional improvement teams to develop associate skills and knowledge and improve performance.
Develop project plans that include goals, tactics, financial impact, and timelines.
Contribute to prioritizing potential business transformation projects.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Develop and implement management tools and performance dashboards for process improvement and monitoring.
Embed management routines to drive execution, focus, and results in improvement projects.
Collaborate with functional leaders on requirements for selecting and implementing technologies needed to improve processes.
Collaborate with continuous improvement professional organizations to learn innovative Lean Management, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement techniques for professional development of the manager and team.
Research and learn emerging AI and automation technologies, evaluate their relevance to business processes, and apply practical innovations that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and business outcomes.