Continuous Improvement Manager

About This Role

This role is responsible for evaluating and optimizing work processes across the plant, developing and implementing strategies that drive productivity, eliminate waste, strengthen data-driven decision making, and enhance operational performance. They will lead continuous improvement initiatives and provide leadership to a team of Continuous Improvement Technicians and plant IT personnel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate current manufacturing and business processes to drive meaningful and sustainable improvements
• Develop and deploy strategies, tools, and programs to enhance productivity across plant operations
• Apply lean methodologies, including problem solving, root cause analysis, and waste elimination, to evaluate and validate improvement opportunities
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives such as kaizen events, workflow optimization, 5S implementation and sustainment, and downtime reduction activities
• Use data analytics to monitor key performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and execute targeted projects
• Utilize data automation tools (e.g., Power BI, macros, scripts) to build automated reporting and reduce nonvalue added administrative effort
• Establish performance baselines, track progress, and communicate cost savings and efficiency results to corporate leadership
• Facilitate cross-functional employee teams to build collaboration and strengthen problem-solving capabilities
• Provide direct leadership and oversight to Continuous Improvement Technicians, plant IT personnel, and related functions

Requirements

• Analytical thinking skills for data collection, interpretation, workflow design, and evidence-based solutions
• Design & visualization skills to translate concepts into visual workflows, process maps, and presentations
• Problem-solving proficiency in identifying issues, determining root causes, and implementing effective solutions
• Project management skills for creating plans, managing stakeholders, and delivering projects on time and within budget
• Technical aptitude to continuously build knowledge and share expertise
• Customer service orientation with urgency and professionalism
• Interpersonal skills for collaboration and adaptability
• Clear and confident verbal communication, able to present to groups and convey technical information
• Leadership skills to inspire, motivate, provide direction, encourage innovation, and recognize contributions
• Teamwork skills to foster a positive environment, strengthen morale, and build commitment to shared goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Operations, or a related technical field highly preferred

Nice to Have

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Skills

* Required skills