Continuous Improvement Manager
Job in
Modesto, Stanislaus County, California, 95351, USA
Listed on 2026-07-27
Listing for:
The Judge Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Change Management, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Modesto, CA
Salary: $ USD Annually - $ USD Annually
DescriptionJudge Direct Placement is partnering with a Fortune 100 CPG manufacturer in California who is searching for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join their growing team.
Key Responsibilities- As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence and building a culture of continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing facility.
Key responsibilities include: - Serve as a coach, mentor, and subject matter expert for all Continuous Improvement pillars, partnering closely with site leadership teams.
- Lead and own key CI pillars, including Focused Improvement (FI), Continuous Skills Development (CSD), and Autonomous Manufacturing Development (AMD).
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and other teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities across the plant.
- Coach and develop teams in data analysis, project prioritization, root cause problem solving, and sustainable corrective actions.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives and projects that deliver measurable results against key business and operational KPIs.
- Promote and reinforce Lean methodologies through ongoing coaching, auditing, and engagement across all functional areas.
- Champion digital transformation initiatives by driving the adoption and optimization of technology and digital tools.
- Collaborate with plant and enterprise Continuous Improvement leaders to standardize best practices, share learnings, and accelerate performance improvements.
- To be successful in this role, candidates should possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing operations experience within the food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience leading TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement programs.
- Leadership experience managing teams, projects, or operational functions; formal people management experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, production systems, and operational processes.
- Demonstrated success driving process optimization, productivity improvements, cost reduction initiatives, and operational excellence programs.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders, facilitate change, and develop high‑performing teams.
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