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JOB DESCRIPTION
Continuous Improvement (CI) Process Manager
Job Description
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Department: C.I. & Process Manager
Salary Range: $106,700-$178,000
Reports to : Plant Manager
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Position Summary
The Continuous Improvement Manager leads plant-wide initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence principles.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead continuous improvement strategy and roadmap for the plant.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Drive KPI improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.
- Coach leaders and employees on Lean and problem-solving methodologies.
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase productivity and reduce operating costs.
- Develop standard work and sustainment processes to ensure long-term results.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR teams.
- Monitor project progress and communicate results to leadership.
- ODS update.
- Implement process change supported by Material, launch, OPS, Maintenance .
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering , Operations, Business, or related field.
- 5+ years of manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Strong project management, facilitation, and leadership skills.
- Excellent analytical, communication , change management abilities.
Success Metrics
- Productivity improvement
- Cost reduction
- Quality performance improvements
- Waste reduction
- Employee engagement in CI activities
Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Disability
Life and AD&D Insurance
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
The job description outlined above is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities . It outlines the essential functions of the job . An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time . The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description.
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