Continuous Improvement Manager

Provisur Technology•Mokena, IL

28d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provisur is an industry leader that pushes the boundaries of ingenuity, bringing precision-engineered food processing equipment, aftermarket parts and service to customers around the world. We specialize in defrosting, grinding, mixing, separating, forming, and slicing equipment, offering leading brands and solutions across diverse applications. Our company culture is built on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in empowering our employees, offering opportunities for professional growth, and creating an environment where everyone plays a role in our shared success. Join us and be part of an innovative, forward-thinking global team that is shaping the future of food processing. Learn more by exploring our videos at jobs.jobvite.com/provisur! The Continuous Improvement Manager leads the organization’s lean manufacturing efforts, streamlining workflows, optimizing workspaces, and making the most of resources. They identify inefficiencies and apply proven lean principles to enhance operations, while tracking progress and ensuring improvements support cost efficiency, quality, and delivery goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (i.e., Business, Engineering); or 4-6 years of relevant experience
3–5 years manufacturing process experience (assembly and/or machine shop)
Progressive Continuous Improvement experience with strong business acumen and results-driven leadership
Lean expertise in flow, pull systems, and transformation/change management
Owner mindset focused on driving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and profitable growth
Ability to read technical drawings and collaborate across engineering, production, and quality teams
Strong prioritization skills with ability to set time standards and support manufacturing needs
Skilled in data-driven communication and presenting to all levels of leadership

Responsibilities

Partner with Value Stream leaders to drive Continuous Improvement initiatives that enhance flow and meet business goals.
Act as a Lean resource and trainer, building team capability in tools like 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban.
Support teams in improving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement (SQCDE).
Identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements to boost productivity and reduce waste.
Facilitate problem-solving to address root causes and drive corrective actions.
Track and improve KPIs such as OEE, yield, inventory, and productivity.
Collaborate cross-functionally to standardize best practices and ensure consistent performance.