Continuous Improvement Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Effectively communicate in English, verbally and in writing.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.
• At least 5 years of continuous improvement experience in a production and/or quality-control environment.
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to resolve conflict and drive change management and project governance.
• Ability to lead, mentor, coach, facilitate, and influence others with or without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

• Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering degree.
• Experience with programs such as Alchemy and Operational Feedback System (OFS).
• CI, Lean, or Six Sigma certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop structured problem-solving processes that engage employees at all levels, use data to drive continuous improvement, and quantify results.
• Generate site workstreams that deliver quantifiable improvements toward annual productivity goals.
• Champion use of the Operational Feedback System (OFS) at the site.
• Build a continuous improvement culture that uses shop-floor metrics to drive results.
• Lead CI-related capital expenditure requests and capital projects where appropriate.
• Build and maintain a foundation for continuous improvement by ensuring transformation activities function effectively and align with the Lean process.
• Lead change initiatives, coach directly, and lead cross-functional teams on productivity, efficiency, and waste-elimination projects, including root cause analysis, Kaizen, and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).
• Deliver and monitor quantifiable KPIs, including OEE, line downtime, cost, first-pass quality, changeover management, and process control systems.
• Lead, mentor, and support one direct report while fostering continuous improvement, accountability, and results-driven performance.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Casual work environment focused on teamwork.
• Paid parental leave.
• Voluntary pet insurance enrollment opportunity.
• Free 24/7 veterinary tele-help line access.