Jobs · Manufacturing · New Jersey

Continuous Improvement Manager (1142365)

The Judge Group · Edison, NJ · Yesterday
Manufacturing$125k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the lead resource for continuous improvement initiatives within assigned operational areas.
  • Develop, track, and report performance metrics to support operational excellence and daily performance management.
  • Facilitate structured team meetings that drive accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
  • Utilize business intelligence and data visualization tools (Tableau) to improve KPI reporting accuracy and efficiency.
  • Support productivity, equipment performance (OEE), and process improvement initiatives through data analysis and performance monitoring.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to resolve operational challenges and prevent recurrence.
  • Conduct time studies and workflow analyses to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and balanced workloads.
  • Manage short-term improvement projects focused on achieving measurable operational results.
  • Implement workplace organization and standardization practices to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity.
  • Train and coach employees on continuous improvement methodologies, problem-solving tools, and process improvement practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, process improvement, or continuous improvement roles.
  • Experience working directly with production or operational teams required.
  • Lean and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence tools preferred.
  • Strong OEE experience/strong experience with Tableau experience.
  • Experience leading projects and cross-functional improvement initiatives preferred.
  • Bilingual (Spanish speaking) a plus!

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