Continuous Improvement Manager - Mattawan Area

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Manager | Mattawan, MI

Salary Range: $91,000 - $138,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for driving operational efficiency and eliminating waste? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Mattawan seeking skilled Continuous Improvement Managers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Mattawan region seeking Continuous Improvement Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates-not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Drives the implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies across manufacturing operations.
• Facilitates Kaizen events and workshops to identify and eliminate waste.
• Leads cross-functional teams to analyze processes, identify root causes, and develop solutions.
• Develops and delivers training programs on continuous improvement tools and principles.
• Establishes and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) to track improvement progress and sustain gains.
• Collaborates with department managers to embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identifies and evaluates new technologies and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and change management skills.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Process Improvement Manager, Lean Manager, Six Sigma Black Belt, Operational Excellence Manager, Business Process Analyst, Continuous Improvement Lead, CI Manager, Quality & Process Improvement Manager, Lean Six Sigma Manager, Operations Improvement Manager

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Resume
• Offers
• Kaizen
• Lean Six Sigma
• Access
• Support
• Driving
• Management Skills
• Operational Excellence
• Six Sigma
• ROOT
• Operations
• Waste
• Business Process
• Training Programs
• Key Performance Indicators
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Recruiting
• Process Improvement
• Compensation
• Operational Efficiency
• Workshops
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing
• Administration
• Preparation
• Engineering
• Business
• Training
• Communication
• Management


Salary Package:
$ 91,000.00 - 138,000.00 (US Dollar)