Continuous Improvement Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage high-impact projects from inception to completion, often using lean methodologies.
• Develop and execute organization-wide CI plans aligned with long-term business goals and KPI's.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to promote continuous improvement principles and engage employees at all levels.
• Collaborate with department leaders and team members to design and implement improvement initiatives that align with organizational goals.
• Establish and track metrics to measure the impact of improvements, ensuring changes are sustainable and deliver measurable ROI.
• Drive a culture of proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Ensure company policies are adhered to and enforced equitably

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and 5S methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple improvement projects simultaneously.
• Problem-solving ability to address issues/challenges swiftly and efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams.
• Analytical skills to assess performance metrics and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Education/Certification/Training (preferred)

• Bachelor’s Degree - in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain or related field.
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Experience (preferred).

Skills

• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Project Management
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Analytics

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to perform some physical exertion, as necessary.
• Also, will regularly be required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, and occasionally bend and move about the facility.
• Office (sit/stand) Production (Indoor/Outdoor, all seasons)
• Ability to continuously stand or walk, bend, squat, climb stairs, and lift frequently.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in this environment is frequently loud.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Company paid Hospital Indemnity/Accident Insurance
• HSA – incentives for company contributions
• FSA Plans
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paternity Leave
• 401 (k) plan with company match
• Profit sharing
• Company events
• Education Reimbursement
• Boot Reimbursement
• Uniform Program
• Employee discount program