Continuous Improvement Manager

About the job

Deliver Business Value: Partner with executive-level project champions to identify opportunities and deliver meaningful, measurable results for the business. Lead High-Impact Projects: Independently manage complex improvement initiatives and facilitate large-scale Kaizen events and cross-functional teams. Build Relationships and Influence: Establish credibility and strong partnerships across all levels of the organization to drive sustainable change. Lead and Develop Talent: Manage and develop a team of three direct reports, including two training professionals and one Continuous Improvement professional. Provide coaching, development, and clear direction while building organizational capability. Develop People: Coach and develop employees from the shop floor through management, increasing Lean capability and strengthening a continuous improvement culture. Drive Culture Change: Promote root-cause problem solving, standard work, and data-driven decision-making throughout the organization. Leverage Data and Technology: Utilize data extraction, statistical analysis, and other analytical tools to identify opportunities, measure results, and support business decisions. Facilitate Continuous Improvement: Train and facilitate Lean fundamentals, TPM, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt methodologies and improvement events. Travel: Travel throughout North America approximately 25% of the time. Ensure high performance and engagement by: Fostering a culture of trust and well-being that prioritizes the team and values employee contributions. Creating a shared vision with clear goals, accountability, and regular coaching conversations to maximize talent. Embracing diverse perspectives to encourage innovation and continuous learning. Creating a safe and inclusive environment where team members feel heard, supported, and aligned with clear expectations. Bachelor's degree preferred; technical degrees in Engineering, Technology, Operations, or a related field strongly preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 3+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with experience in production start-up, ramp-up, or new equipment implementation. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, TPM, 5S, Autonomous Maintenance, Poka-Yoke, Visual Factory, and other continuous improvement methodologies. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating complex projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of production operations, equipment readiness, process capability, standardized work, and operational performance.