Continuous Improvement Manager
Posted: 09/18/2026
Industry: Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Job Number: RM9.20.26
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The Continuous Improvement Manager leads process optimization, efficiency improvements, and waste reduction across the manufacturing facility. Using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven problem-solving, this hands-on role builds scalable, cost-effective production systems and influences site culture without initial direct reports.
- Drive site-wide operational excellence to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
- Facilitate Lean tools, including value stream mapping, 5S, SMED, DMAIC, and Gemba walks.
- Implement standard work, visual management, daily routines, and KPI dashboards.
- Analyze production data to identify chronic loss drivers and optimize line performance.
- Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to reduce downtime, minimize material waste, and support product scale-ups.
- Train and mentor site personnel in Lean methodologies and structured problem-solving.
- Apply root cause analysis (4M, Fishbone, 5 Whys) to close performance gaps and manage process upgrades.
- Report project outcomes, financial savings, and performance updates to site leadership.
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Job Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years in continuous improvement, process engineering, or manufacturing operations.
- Certification: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt minimum; Black Belt or higher preferred.
- Core Expertise: Proven track record in loss analysis, OEE deployment, and statistical problem-solving.
- CI Implementation: Hands-on experience executing Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and SMED systems.
- Data Systems: Proficiency with data analytics and performance tools like MES, Power BI, Minitab, or SPC.
- Industry Background: Experience in food, CPG, or FDA/GFSI regulated environments.
- Project Experience: Experience with greenfield or brownfield projects, equipment installations, and operational scale-ups.
- Analytics Tools: Familiarity with OEE measurement tools and production analytics platforms.
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