CI Manager

Job ID: 38510Req ID: 11029Location: Romeoville, 1001 W. Crossroads Pkwy, Romeoville, Illinois, United States of AmericaPosted: 2026-10-14Job Family: ManagerPay Type: SalaryJob Summary:The CI Manager is responsible for driving sustainable Process Improvements in the facility by delivering breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale. The CI Manager works closely with plant leadership, Regional CI, and department employees to achieve results. This position requires strong technical, Lean Manufacturing, and hands-on leadership skills to drive cultural change in the plant.Job Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:Leads, facilitates, and coaches full week Kaizen events to drive sustainable improvementsCoach Point Kaizen facilitators through prework, the event, and sustainmentWorks closely with Plant CI team and CI Champions to: Develop and execute improvement action plans Executes and improves Center lining, SMED, and other various heatmaps to drive improvement within the facility Build an employee engaged work environment Provide and teach CI tools to CI and Non-CI employeesAbility to perform theory of constraints analysis, identify the constraint, and implement practical and effective solutions to improving throughputEstablishes and drives productivity pipeline roadmaps across departments and facilityTracks and analyzes the CI initiatives including driving the cost savings program for the site to meet annual cost savings target.Working knowledge of P&L/financial acumen to course correct CI plans based on weekly financial and P&L results as needed, identify cost savings, and to track effectiveness of lean activitiesUnderstands and drives the use of SAP tools to understand the needs of the plantResponsible for implementing and coaching HPS tools to improve all areas of plantsBuild cultural Lean change throughout the plantLeverage resources and share best practices across multiple plants when possibleFacilitate and coach RCA tools and methodology to drive waste out of the processWork with customers, suppliers and all levels of management staffResponsible for managing multiple projects concurrentlyEnsure the facility implements and maintains Continuous Improvement initiativesRequired Competencies & Knowledge:Knowledge and experience with SAPThe CI Manager should possess extensive technical skills and hands-on experience in continuous improvement manufacturing activitiesBias for action, change agent, challenging the status quo to drive to operations excellenceStrong will to drive change and influence without authorityExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work with autonomy.Must be accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality.Ability To:Ability to effectively present information to employees, top management, public groups and/or board of directors.Ability to define problems, collect and calculate data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and/or schedule form.Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions.Must have a strong will to drive change and sustain. Proficiency In:MS Office Suite, Excel, and PP Work Environment:Maintain harmonious working relations with employees from all departments.Maintain harmonious working relations with management from all levels.Communicate effectively with all employees and management. Physical Requirements:Ability to use and reach throughout the day; hands, fingers, arms, stand, walk, climb and/or balance approximately.Ability to see, hear and talk.Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels.Ability to work across multiple shifts Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree preferred but work equivalent work experience will be accepted. 2 (two) – 3 (three) years’ experience in the Continuous Improvement1 (one) – 2 (two) years’ in a manufacturing environment, preferredMaker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $97,210-$145,814/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.  Base pay information is based on market location.  Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.