Continuous Improvement / SAP Manager

FXI•Archbald, PA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement / SAP Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence throughout the organization by identifying improvement opportunities, developing solutions, training and coordinating team members, and delivering results. The role partners with plant leadership to address improvement opportunities and focuses on developing people and building a self-sustaining continuous improvement program across manufacturing processes and cost-saving initiatives throughout the plant network. The position also supports production of high-quality products in a safe working environment. The manager leads manufacturing improvement programs and operational performance, serves as the SAP Manufacturing subject matter expert, and develops strategic manufacturing plans. The role works across operations, supply chain, quality, and plant leadership to improve safety, productivity, quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and financial results.

Requirements

At least 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience with a proven record of driving operational performance and business results.
Strong leadership, coaching, and people-development skills, including experience leading, motivating, and managing diverse teams.
Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement, including Six Sigma methodologies, Kaizen events, and root cause problem-solving tools.
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience with P&L responsibility, manufacturing metrics, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
Ability to lead change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage priorities, timelines, and organizational transformation initiatives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish clear goals, drive accountability, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience collaborating cross-functionally in matrix organizations with operations, supply chain, quality, and leadership teams.
Hands-on operational leadership experience, including process improvement, value stream mapping, SMED/quick changeovers, Kanban systems, and standardized work practices.
Strong problem-solving capabilities, including experience applying 8D, 5 Why, SQDC, TPM, and other operational excellence tools.
Ability to assess manufacturing operations, identify improvement opportunities, and align strategies with long-term business objectives.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Embed EHS principles into daily operations and promote continuous improvement toward world-class safety performance.
Lead manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and other operational excellence methodologies.
Drive operational excellence across facilities through KPI management, short interval controls, OEE improvement, and shop-floor performance monitoring.
Serve as the SAP Manufacturing subject matter expert by leading user training, supporting system upgrades, troubleshooting issues, and developing tools to improve planning and operational performance.
Develop and execute strategic manufacturing plans to optimize plant operations, increase capacity and efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth.
Maintain ISO standards, promote quality awareness, reduce cost of quality, and drive corrective actions through root cause analysis.
Partner with supply chain teams to improve order management, forecasting accuracy, value engineering, and overall supply chain performance.
Lead operational and financial improvement programs, identify cost-saving opportunities across labor, materials, freight, and overhead, and manage continuous improvement project objectives.
Improve lead times, reduce variation, support on-time delivery, and meet customer specifications.
Develop high-performing teams, collaborate with plant leadership, facilitate communication, and support company-wide operational goals.