Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Elizabeth, NJ Salary: $120,000.00 USD Annually - $140,000.00 USD Annually Description Our client is currently seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Manager to join their growing team at their facility in New Jersey. Key Responsibilities Act as the lead resource for continuous improvement initiatives within assigned operational areas. Develop, track, and report performance metrics to support operational excellence and daily performance management. Facilitate structured team meetings that drive accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Utilize business intelligence and data visualization tools (tableau) to improve KPI reporting accuracy and efficiency. Support productivity, equipment performance (OEE), and process improvement initiatives through data analysis and performance monitoring. Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to resolve operational challenges and prevent recurrence. Conduct time studies and workflow analyses to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and balanced workloads. Manage short-term improvement projects focused on achieving measurable operational results. Implement workplace organization and standardization practices to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity. Train and coach employees on continuous improvement methodologies, problem-solving tools, and process improvement practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering preferred. 4+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, process improvement, or continuous improvement roles. Experience working directly with production or operational teams required. Lean and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Experience with data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence tools preferred. Strong OEE experience/strong experience with Tableau experience Experience leading projects and cross-functional improvement initiatives preferred. Bilingual (Spanish speaking) a plus! #J-18808-Ljbffr