Senior Continuous Improvement Manager
Core
Multi-site leader responsible for bridging the gap between CI tools and tangible manufacturing results across 3–6 locations.
Role type
Senior Continuous Improvement Manager (Manufacturing Operations)
Builds
Sustainable operational improvements and shop floor wins via the One Watts Performance System
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Operations / Lean
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean methods (VSM, SMED, TPM, Material Flow), Matrix Leadership, Strategic Mentorship, Gemba Execution, Strategy Deployment, P&L Management, Site Governance, Floor Leadership
Preferred skills
Lean Transformation expertise, Six Sigma Black Belt, SAP experience
Technologies
One Watts Performance System (OWPS), Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Provide dotted-line leadership to onsite CI Managers and hourly leads; Lead high-impact Kaizens and complex problem-solving events; Translate top-level business goals into cross-functional improvement funnels; Identify and prioritize high-value opportunities driving AOP success; Lead CI Steering Committees to remove organizational barriers; Spend 40–60% of time on the shop floor coaching and guiding transformation activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with matrix leadership scope