Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

Position Title: Continuous Improvement Manager

Department: Continuous Improvement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbia, PA - Plant

Workplace Type: Onsite

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in lean manufacturing and other CI tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory and productivity.
• Develop and deliver training programs to build CI capabilities across the organization.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to CI initiatives.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to lean principles and CI standards.
• Support strategic planning and long-term operational goals through data-driven decision-making.
• Engage in the company wide network of CI practitioners to accelerate best practice sharing, process and tool development.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 710 years of management experience in a manufacturing or foundry environment.
• Proven track record of leading successful CI initiatives with measurable results.
• Deep expertise in lean tools and methodologies, including but not limited to: 5S, Standard Work, VSM, SMED, TPM, Kanban, and problem solving.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel)

• Experience in metal casting or foundry operations.
• Change management expertise.
• Ability to coach and mentor teams in a hands‑on, shop‑floor environment.

Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith‑Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.

The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision‑engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers' success.