Senior Continuous Improvement Manager

We are seeking a high-energy Continuous Improvement leader to support multiple manufacturing sites and drive operational excellence across a regional network. This role is responsible for helping manufacturing teams translate continuous improvement tools and methodologies into measurable business results.

As a multi-site leader, you will provide coaching and indirect leadership to onsite CI professionals, production leaders, and frontline teams. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented change agent who excels at driving implementation, sustaining improvements, and creating accountability throughout the organization.

NOTE:
This position will require up to 50% travel

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to site-level continuous improvement teams across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Support the adoption and execution of continuous improvement systems and methodologies, ensuring they drive measurable operational outcomes.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, problem-solving initiatives, and other high-impact improvement activities.
• Translate business objectives into actionable improvement plans that can be effectively executed at the site level.
• Identify, prioritize, and deliver initiatives that improve operational performance, productivity, quality, and financial results.
• Track, analyze, and communicate improvement metrics and business impact through established performance measures.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment among Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance teams.
• Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor coaching teams, observing processes, and supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Lead governance and steering committee meetings to remove barriers and ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of manufacturing or operations experience, with demonstrated success driving operational results.
• Prior experience in production leadership, operations management, or manufacturing supervision.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing environments and production challenges.
• Expert knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and tools, including:
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• SMED
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Material Flow Optimization
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead teams within a matrixed organization.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively from the shop floor to executive leadership.
• Proven track record of leading projects through implementation and sustaining long-term improvements.

• Lean Transformation leadership experience.
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP.
• Multi-site manufacturing experience.
• Experience coaching and developing continuous improvement practitioners and frontline leaders.