Continuous Improvement Manager

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Process Improvement

In short

As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will lead cross-functional teams to execute manufacturing and operational improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities include analyzing data, developing business cases, and implementing solutions to enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making and stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

Identify, prioritize, and manage continuous improvement projects aligned with plant strategic objectives.
Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of manufacturing, operational, and business process improvement initiatives.
Analyze production, quality, inventory, labor, and transactional data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Develop business cases, project charters, and implementation plans for improvement initiatives.
Facilitate structured problem solving and root cause analysis using data-driven methodologies.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and IT teams to deliver sustainable improvements.
Lead projects focused on productivity, throughput, lead time reduction, quality improvement, cost reduction, and capacity expansion.
Design and implement dashboards, reports, visual management tools, and performance metrics that support operational decision-making.
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, improve data accessibility, and enhance information flow throughout the organization.
Map and evaluate manufacturing and business processes to eliminate waste, reduce complexity, and improve efficiency.
Measure and communicate project results, ensuring improvements are sustained and documented.
Coach teams on continuous improvement principles and structured problem-solving techniques.
Support plant leadership by providing analysis, project updates, and recommendations based on operational data.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or related technical field.
Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing, engineering, operations, quality, or continuous improvement experience.
Experience leading cross-functional projects from identification through implementation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience using data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, Power Query, or similar platforms.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence certification.
Experience with Power Platform development, automation tools, or manufacturing systems.
Experience managing capital, productivity, or digital transformation projects.
Knowledge of ERP and manufacturing data systems.
Project management experience.

Benefits

Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
Flexible time off plans, including paid holidays and volunteer time.
Hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities.
Easy to access on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

Skills

Power BIExcelSQLPower QueryLeanSix SigmaPower PlatformERP

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