Michael Page
Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing
Michael Page, Trenton, New Jersey, United States, 08601
Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing
We are currently partnered up with an employee owned Manufacturing Company in their search to add a Continuous Improvement Manager to the team due to growth. This position will lead process optimization initiatives and foster a culture of operational excellence across the manufacturing operations. This role will develop, implement, and sustain continuous improvement strategies using Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. If interested, please read on and apply to the Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing opening based just West of Trenton, NJ. The Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing will be responsible for: Lead the development and execution of continuous improvement initiatives across the plant to drive measurable performance improvements. Partner with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions. Train, mentor, and coach employees at all levels in Lean principles, problem-solving tools, and change management. Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other improvement activities. Establish performance metrics, track progress, and report results to senior leadership. Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain to ensure CI initiatives align with business objectives. Drive standardization of best practices across manufacturing processes. Support cultural transformation toward a data-driven, continuous improvement mindset. The ideal Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing will have the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field (Master's preferred). 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a continuous improvement or operational excellence role. Proven track record leading Lean, Six Sigma, or similar improvement initiatives; certification (Green Belt, Yellow Belt, or Lean Practitioner) strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of CI tools and techniques (e.g., VSM, A3, SW, Kanban, SMED, TPI, VAVE, DFMA). Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels. Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills. Proficiency in CI tools, methods, and metrics tracking systems. The Successful Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing will be rewarded with the following: Base Salary of $90,000-$130,000 depending on experience Bonus 401K Match PTO Medical, Dental, Vision
We are currently partnered up with an employee owned Manufacturing Company in their search to add a Continuous Improvement Manager to the team due to growth. This position will lead process optimization initiatives and foster a culture of operational excellence across the manufacturing operations. This role will develop, implement, and sustain continuous improvement strategies using Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices to enhance productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. If interested, please read on and apply to the Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing opening based just West of Trenton, NJ. The Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing will be responsible for: Lead the development and execution of continuous improvement initiatives across the plant to drive measurable performance improvements. Partner with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions. Train, mentor, and coach employees at all levels in Lean principles, problem-solving tools, and change management. Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other improvement activities. Establish performance metrics, track progress, and report results to senior leadership. Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain to ensure CI initiatives align with business objectives. Drive standardization of best practices across manufacturing processes. Support cultural transformation toward a data-driven, continuous improvement mindset. The ideal Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing will have the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field (Master's preferred). 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a continuous improvement or operational excellence role. Proven track record leading Lean, Six Sigma, or similar improvement initiatives; certification (Green Belt, Yellow Belt, or Lean Practitioner) strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of CI tools and techniques (e.g., VSM, A3, SW, Kanban, SMED, TPI, VAVE, DFMA). Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels. Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills. Proficiency in CI tools, methods, and metrics tracking systems. The Successful Continuous Improvement Manager - Manufacturing will be rewarded with the following: Base Salary of $90,000-$130,000 depending on experience Bonus 401K Match PTO Medical, Dental, Vision