Continuous Improvement Manager
Job in
Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, 45013, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
O'Neal Industries, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
-
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Key Responsibilities
+ Lean Leadership & Strategy:
Facilitate site-wide Lean deployment; lead Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S/6S+ audits, and bottleneck elimination.
+ Process Optimization:
Diagnose operational gaps in advanced metal processing operations (slitting, shearing, edging, waterjet, bar saw, plate saw, grinding, re-rolling, and laser cutting); engineer solutions to maximize machine throughput and asset performance.
+ Data-Driven Problem Solving:
Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and cost-of-quality data using tools like Power BI ; present financial and metric gap analyses to senior leadership.
+ Quality Compliance Integration:
Partner with the Quality Assurance department to root-cause process deviations; ensure all workflow improvements align strictly with AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, ISO 17025 and OEM aviation/medical regulatory standards.
+ Culture & Training:
Teach, coach, and mentor shop-floor operators and cross-functional teams in standard work procedures; drive employee engagement programs that recognize bottom-up innovation.
+ Safety Alignment:
Partner with Safety teams to verify that all continuous improvement initiatives reduce operational risk and conform fully to OSHA and company compliance rules.
Required Qualifications
+
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Metallurgy, or a related technical discipline.
+
Certifications:
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt required;
Green Belt certification preferred.
+
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of hands-on operations experience in a manufacturing, metal distribution, or heavy industrial setting.
+ Technical
Skills:
Proficiency in statistical data analysis, ERP software architectures, and Microsoft Office Suite.
+
Soft Skills:
Proven ability to influence change at all organizational levels, paired with clear, structured communication and strong presentation skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) notice from the Department of Labor.
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×