Continuous Improvement Manager 3

Continuous Improvement Manager - High-Volume Manufacturing Facility

The Judge Group is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for a large Manufacturing Company. Will not sponsor or relocate any candidates outside of the U.S.

Compensation: 110k to 125k


Relocation: Full relocation Covered

Must Have:

• Manufacturing experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 7-10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Operations.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational workflows.
• Knowledge of Lean principles, Six Sigma, RCA, DMAIC, TPM, SPC , and other CI methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, from frontline teams to senior leadership.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to support CI initiatives at other locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with operations and functional leaders to identify improvement opportunities using structured problem-solving methods such as Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Loss Analysis, and DMAIC.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives , enabling data-based decision-making and driving behavioral change throughout the organization.
• Manage improvement projects , including project planning, execution coaching, results tracking, and stakeholder communication.
• Deliver CI training programs (Lean, Belt training, problem-solving tools) tailored to organizational needs and capability levels.
• Implement and support the site's Management Operating System (MOS) , including tiered meetings, KPI development, standard work, and visual management.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and focused improvement workshops to address systemic issues and accelerate performance gains.
• Analyze operational losses and develop strategies to achieve breakthrough improvements in cost, quality, safety, and productivity.
• Develop and execute a CI communication plan to increase visibility, engagement, and alignment around improvement efforts.

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