Continuous Improvement Manager

Position Summary

Lead the deployment, implementation and management of multi-site Operational Excellence improvement plans. This includes defining the appropriate metrics, expectations, programs, procedures and management systems to drive improved productivity in operations.

• Work across multiple sites including Operations Departments, Department Managers, Operators, Maintenance Managers, and other leaders to deploy OPEX Strategy. This includes prioritization, mentorship, execution and project management.
• The Continuous Improvement Manager is fully accountable for delivering improvements in productivity, quality, cost performance, delivery and capacity.
• Strong use of Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies. Aligns productivity efforts with and supports company wide and OPEX Strategy.
• Support Huber efforts to meet or exceed our EHS&S, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance expectations.
• Accountable and responsible in meeting the site’s short and long term objectives and annual targets while ensuring consistent alignment with Business/Operational needs.
• The Site Continuous Improvement Manager will report to the Global Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement.

• Work with multi-site production departments to develop, implement and lead the site productivity improvement plans and OPEX Strategy. This includes coaching, hands‑on deployment and training to build bench strength and promote engagement.
• Ensure that the appropriate key metrics are in place at all sites.
• Mentor and enable multi-site resources at a tactical and strategic level in adherence to OPEX Strategy to drive productivity and culture change.
• Serve as an enabler in using Lean Six Sigma tools and Problem Solving methodologies as part of daily operations.
• Integrate new technology into the multi-site productivity improvement plans (including process control and automation). Work with engineering and capital coordinators to develop capital investments that provide improvements to site productivity.
• Standardize multi-site operational processes and performance to eliminate / reduce waste, variability and errors.
• Work closely with multi-site manager and local dealership on strategy deployment, change management and capacity management.
• Support and participate in various productivity and improvement efforts with the network of Huber plants.

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science or other technical discipline. Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 10-15 years of industry experience preferably in Operations, Manufacturing or Process Improvements.
• Past experience as Process or Production Engineer is a plus.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus.

• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation and project management skills.
• Fluent in English, German is a plus.
• Must be a very capable leader and an effective change agent in all levels and functions of the local organization.
• Self‑motivated, data driven, scientific problem solver and the ability to make independent and informed decisions.
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies (PDCA, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing). Black Belt training and certification is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of various productivity metrics/processes.
• Plant capacity and throughput.
• Product yield and quality.
• Improvement of cost structure.
• Workforce optimization.
• Manufacturing process technologies applied on site.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre‑employment drug screening is required.