Continuous Improvement Manager

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RFT Virginia Beach, VA, US

4 days ago Requisition

Acoustical Sheet metal Company (ASC) provides on-site power integration for large-scale data centers. We offer sound-attenuated and weather-protective packaging for on-site power generation equipment, with products ranging from economical skin-tight enclosures to entire multi-unit power plants.

We work to reform and modernize the integration process in a multitude of ways. Our personnel include certified welders, licensed electricians, and machinists, as well as an engineering design team that works with production in an assembly line process immersed in the language and culture of quality control. We offer project management and administrative support for the submittals process as well as advanced welding engineering, freight distribution management, CAD visualization and unparalleled field service.

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading ASC's Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy and driving measurable operational results across the organization. This role partners closely with manufacturing and operations leadership to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve productivity, and strengthen processes through Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

This is a highly visible leadership role that focuses on building a culture of continuous improvement while empowering team members at all levels to identify opportunities, solve problems, and implement sustainable solutions. Success in this role will be measured through improvements in productivity, labor efficiency, cycle times, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

• Develop and lead ASC's Continuous Improvement program, ensuring alignment with company goals, strategic initiatives, and operational priorities
• Partner with manufacturing and operations leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, productivity gains, and cost reduction
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, process improvement workshops, and structured problem-solving initiatives
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and other CI methodologies to drive data-based decision-making and measurable business results
• Analyze current processes, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and develop sustainable solutions that improve operational performance
• Train, coach, and mentor team members on continuous improvement principles, tools, and techniques
• Work hands‑on with production teams to implement process changes and reinforce best practices on the manufacturing floor
• Develop communication strategies that build awareness, engagement, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives across the organization
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure the effectiveness of improvement efforts and overall program success
• Present project updates, results, and recommendations to plant leadership and senior management
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning
• Support all shifts as needed to ensure successful implementation and sustainment of CI initiatives
• Drive labor efficiency improvements through process optimization, workflow design, and strategic capital investment opportunities
• Ensure all improvement activities support ASC's commitments to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading or implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in an engineer‑to‑order, fabrication, industrial, or manufacturing operation preferred
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement certification strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement projects that produce measurable operational results
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