Continuous Improvement Manager

Imerys • Andersonville, GA

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About The Position

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA. The PositionContinuous Improvement Manager Job Summary The Continuous Improvement Manager is primarily responsible to lead, manage, and execute strategic Operational Excellence initiatives throughout the site. This role consistently interfaces with Senior Management sponsorship as well as shopfloor interaction and is expected to provide effective communication and influence as the driver and internal expert of Operational Excellence. In addition, the role requires coaching, mentoring and people development of direct reports and other cross functional associates. Answers to site manager with a dotted line to BA I-cubed Coordinator

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to Safety.
• Strong proficiency in Continuous Improvement disciplines: Lean / Kaizen / Six Sigma
• Strong interpersonal skills to be able to influence without authority at all levels
• Strong grasp of Industrial Engineering and Quality Engineering concepts
• Good understanding of P&L and financial data, ability to monetize savings
• Project Management / Facilitation capabilities
• Proficiency in Statistical & Data analysis
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to train and coach
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Sciences, preferred plus at least 2 years of experience OR at least 5 years of significant Quality Engineering experience
• Experience with large scale enterprise improvement initiatives
• At least 5 years of experience in Process driven leadership roles in Manufacturing / Industrial Services / Supply Chain

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in mineral or cement industry is a plus
• Occasional travel for training or to other sites
• Green belt would be a plus
• Proficiency with Google tools

Responsibilities

• Approach Selection: Understand the strategy and goals of the Operational Excellence initiative; Determine and communicate the best approaches that will maximize impact
• Project Execution: Organize the effort. Construct teams, Construct deliverables per the OE initiative, Resource deliverables.
• People Development: Coach, Mentor, Train per the current Quality Approaches and Skillsets
• Influence Leadership: Effectively engage leadership by providing timely updates, analysis, and recommendations specific to current initiatives. Continuously drive and persuade initiative sponsors towards Operational Excellence concepts.
• Drive Impact: Continuously assess the level of impact that is realized due to the OE initiative. Provide timely assessments, communications, and recovery plans to achieve and maximize impact.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by his / her manager.

What This Job Offers

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