Continuous Improvement Manager

Tecomet, Inc • Woburn, MA

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About The Position

The Regional Continuous Improvement Manager leads Continuous Improvement initiatives throughout facilities and supports site operations in developing, planning, and executing Lean strategies aligned with strategic business objectives for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash Management. The role is a key change leader and facilitator across the organization, partnering with leadership and cross-functional teams and reporting directly to the Global Director of Continuous Improvement.

The successful candidate applies Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping, transformation, Kaizen, TQM, problem solving and PDCA, operations management, single-piece flow, the Seven Wastes, Lean Daily Management, project management, 2P/3P, Hoshin Kanri, change management, and Lean assessments/5S. The role requires a results-oriented leader who can influence and develop cross-functional teams, interpret operational data, and establish a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.

The position is in a manufacturing environment and requires the ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% or more, as required. Physical demands include frequently remaining stationary and moving about inside the facility, and constantly distinguishing and detecting information such as written materials and product or process defects.

Requirements

• Significant experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or a comparable manufacturing improvement system such as TPS or DBS.
• Experience leading organizational change and Continuous Improvement transformations.
• Extensive Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and manufacturing safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate, coach, influence, and develop cross-functional teams.
• Strong decision-making, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and synthesize complex operational data from multiple sources and translate data and performance indicators into actionable improvement plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% or more, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Previous Project and Operations management experience preferred.
• Medical and/or aerospace manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Access and Microsoft Project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the site’s Continuous Improvement strategy to achieve objectives in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, profitability, and waste reduction.
• Facilitate and coach implementation of Lean Daily Management and Continuous Improvement systems throughout the facility.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, coaching, and training on Lean methodologies, tools, problem solving, and Continuous Improvement practices.
• Identify, prioritize, plan, and implement Lean and Continuous Improvement projects based on business needs, KPI performance, cost-benefit opportunities, productivity impacts, and strategic objectives.
• Facilitate Kaizen and Lean events across the facility and, where applicable, across sites.
• Coordinate and direct improvement projects, develop detailed plans and objectives, and integrate technical and operational activities.
• Support management and cross-functional decision-making with data-driven analysis, recommendations, and improvement strategies.
• Drive sustainable improvements by establishing appropriate metrics, accountability, standard work, and follow-up processes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed