Continuous Improvement Manager (On-Site Manufacturing Environment

Job Details

Location:

7500 - Skokie, IL 60077

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $ - $ per year

Shift: First Shift

Job Category:
Manufacturing

• Process Analysis:
  Map and analyze workflows, resource and labor utilization, process capability, identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies, and identify safety improvement and cost saving opportunities. Review and update of standards on periodical basis.
• Strategic Planning & Goal Setting:
  Collaborate with leadership to define continuous improvement goals aligned with company objectives.
• Standardization of practices:
  Ensure the implementation of standard practices across the different business and functional teams. Lead the development and implementation of standards.
• Training & Mentoring:
  Deliver training on Continuous Improvement/Lean principles, problem-solving techniques, and improvement tools; mentor team members.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA):
  Lead root cause analysis sessions and implementation of RCA methodologies across functional teams.
• Monitoring & Evaluation:
  Track KPIs, measure impact (cost savings, productivity gains, defect reduction), and adjust strategies as needed.
• Training and skills development:
  Work with team leaders to introduce and implement operational review processes and practices, CI principles, tools and methodologies.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  Maintain records of improvement activities and present progress to senior management.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Work with operational, risk, and governance teams to align improvement efforts with business strategy and goals.
• Initiative Implementation:
  Lead and execute improvement projects, including change management, training, and tool deployment (e.g., Business and Operation Management solutions, automation tools).
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Facilitate and lead teams across departments to embed improvements and ensure smooth implementation.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years in CI implementation and leadership, process optimization, operations, or business management;
  Lean/Six Sigma certification (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt) is highly valued.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Lean manufacturing techniques, statistical methods, metrology, and process analysis tools. Cost analysis.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Mentoring and coaching approach. Strong analytical, problem-solving. Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to lead change and influence stakeholders. Hands on approach with a strategic mindset.