Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

This role will be responsible for driving Lean systems to optimize processes, and implement high-impact improvements, to ensure long-term success, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous innovation.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes company processes and procedures.
• Develop process enhancement strategies.
• Investigates shortfalls, issues and complaints in current business processes.
• Lead activities such as data discovery, process mapping and improvement, root cause analysis etc.
• Develop manufacturing processes and procedures to reduce problems and cost.
• Develops and presents manufacturing process training.
• Facilitates Kaizen events and rapid action projects to address operational challenges and optimize production processes.
• Champions collaboration and coaches cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to drive process improvements, enhance team capabilities, align objectives, and achieve successful project outcomes.
• Ensure that improvements are sustained through the development of standard work, documentation, and employee training.
• Monitor the effectiveness of process changes over time and adjust to maintain long-term success.
• Work with leadership to ensure continuous improvement efforts align with the company’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Carry out research and analysis to help define standard process and use this to assist departments to review current practices and develop new better options.
• Develop and implement frameworks, materials and approaches to support the improvement and transformation programs.
• Provide key stakeholders with monitoring reports, analysis and advice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment or industrial facility with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma (Certification preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights.
• Strong proven organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.