Continuous Improvement Manager

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has grown sufficiently over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology ensures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary:

Panelmatic, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Continuous Improvement Manager to lead and sustain operational excellence across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and executing improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance throughout the design, fabrication, assembly, and testing of our custom-built control packages. Using Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other structured problem-solving methodologies, the Continuous Improvement Manager will drive measurable results while building a culture of continuous improvement at every level of the organization.

with engineering drawings, quality standards, and customer specifications.

The Continuous Improvement Manager will partner closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to analyze processes, eliminate waste, standardize work, and establish key performance metrics that drive accountability. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing operations, a proven track record of leading successful improvement projects, and the ability to coach, train, and engage employees in adopting and sustaining best practices.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

- Develop and implement manufacturing processes to maintain efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability and maximize profitability
- Analyzing company processes and procedures.
- Developing process enhancement strategies.
- Investigating shortfalls, issues, and complaints in current business processes.
- Establishing norms and standards of company performance.
- Monitoring staff performance and organizational processes.
- Lead the manufacturing engineering team to execute projects in an efficient manner
- Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems and simulation tools
- Manage the estimation of production costs, effectivity, and efficiency
- Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of production and facility equipment and machinery
- Implement strategies to improve quality and productivity
- Coordinate with design engineering and manufacturing teams on product launch activities
- Ensure compliance with industry safety and design standards and guidelines
- Develop operational budgets and control costs within budget
- Keep abreast with latest manufacturing technologies and systems to improve processes
- Develop, implement, and monitor manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Analyze manufacturing data and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Manage and lead a team of manufacturing engineers.
- Collaborate with design engineers to develop new product prototypes and enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Implement training programs for new processes and equipment.
- Manage the maintenance, repair, and replacement of production equipment and machinery.
- Prepare and present manufacturing reports to senior management.
- Identify and implement process improvements and production enhancements.
- Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, process management, or operations. manufacturing, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role.
- Experience with CAD software and data analysis tools.
- Excellent knowledge of manufacturing best practices and industry standards.
- Strong leadership and project management abilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
- Attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
- Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering / Continuous improvement Manager
- Work Environment: This role typically operates in a manufacturing plant environment. Some travel may be required for factory visits, team meetings, and project reviews.
- Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of Manufacturing

Benefits

- Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
- 100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
- 80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (i.e., employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
- 401k with employer match of 100% up to 4%
- Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
- PTO and paid holidays provided
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years