Continuous Improvement Manager

MRINetwork

Lean And Continuous Improvement Leader

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a thriving, family-oriented manufacturing company? This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to lead lean and continuous improvement efforts across two local plants located about an hour west of Chicago, IL. With 500 non-union employees, two shifts, and $120M in annual sales, they’re looking for a hands-on, analytical leader who can drive significant transformation.

This position isn’t just about today, it’s about building your future. Our client is looking for a developmental candidate ready to grow into a plant manager role within 3-5 years. If you thrive on the shop floor, excel at influencing without direct reports, and are passionate about lean manufacturing, this could be your next big career move.

What You’ll Do:

Lead lean initiatives: Take their basic lean program to the next level by implementing impactful, hands-on improvement strategies like kaizen events and gemba walks.
Drive change through influence: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaborating with employees at all levels to achieve results.
Be the problem solver: Analyze processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions to enhance operational performance.
Stay on the shop floor: Roll up your sleeves and work alongside teams to truly understand challenges and opportunities.
Prepare for leadership: Gain experience and visibility that positions you for a plant manager role within a few years.

What They’re Looking For:

Experience: 7-10 years in manufacturing (any industry), with hands-on involvement in lean/continuous improvement.
Leadership by influence: Ability to inspire and drive change without direct reports.
Communication & analytics: Exceptional interpersonal skills and a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
Growth-oriented: A leader with the ambition to step into higher responsibilities.
Local presence: Prefer candidates local to the area or are willing to relocate.

Why join?

Profitable & stable: Join a company with a strong financial foundation and a reputation for excellence.
Employee-first culture: Be part of a close-knit, family-oriented environment that values and invests in its people.
Growth opportunity: This is more than a job, it’s a career pathway to leadership.
Comprehensive benefits: Competitive salary, health coverage, 401K with match, PTO, and more.

If you’re ready to drive change, grow professionally, and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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