Continuous Improvement Manager – West of Mississippi

Continuous Improvement Manager – West of Mississippi

• Location: Riverside, Missouri
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job 11039

Our client is a proactive provider of leading-edge logistics, transportation and supply chain management solutions. They are a customer-driven company and strive to provide services that exceed their customer’s expectations. They believe in teamwork, accountability and continually improving their service offerings. Their services include Reverse Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation, Packaging, and Technology solutions. In addition to offering a wide range of supply chain solutions, their thought leadership is unmatched in the greater supply chain.

Their philosophy offers flexibility, trust and collaboration with our clients. They aim to provide creative and technology-forward answers to your most pressing business needs. They utilize the latest technology to fulfill your logistical and operational needs.

Job Type : Full-time;
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Our client is looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead process optimization initiatives across their operations network. This role owns the identification, design, and rollout of operational improvements that boost throughput, reduce cost, and elevate quality across facilities.

• Lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives across Onsite and Offsite facilities.
• Partner with site leadership to analyze facility-level KPIs, identify root causes of underperformance, and design corrective action plans
• Design and facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping sessions, and process audits
• Build standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure consistent adoption across multiple facility types (TPM/RAD).
• Develop and track improvement metrics, presenting results and ROI to senior leadership
• Train site supervisors and frontline leads on CI methodologies and tools
• Benchmark performance against industry standards and best-in-class facilities within the network
• Support capital project justification (equipment, automation, layout redesign) with data-driven business cases

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement or operations within logistics, distribution, or manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
• Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel, SQL, or BI tools (Power BI/Tableau) for KPI analysis
• Proven track record leading multi-site or multi-facility improvement programs
• Excellent communication and change management skills; ability to influence without direct authority
• Willingness to travel to facility locations as needed (typically 75-80%)

• Experience in third-party logistics (3PL), retail distribution, or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with automation/material handling equipment ROI analysis
• Project management certification (PMP) a plus

This position offers a competitive base salary plus bonus.