CareerPlan

Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

San Diego, CA, USAFull-time$134k–$151k2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Hands-on operational leader driving measurable performance improvements in manufacturing and business processes using Lean and data-driven problem solving.

Role type

Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

Builds

Operational Center of Excellence, standardized processes, and sustainable efficiency gains

Domain

Manufacturing operations / Process Engineering

Required skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, process mapping, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, OEE optimization, statistical analysis, change management

Preferred skills

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, ERP/MES systems, PMP certification, GMP industry experience

Technologies

A3, DMAIC, PDCA, Fishbone, 5-Why, ERP, MES

Responsibilities

Create lean vision and implement Lean Maturity Index; Facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional teams; Lead end-to-end process analysis and redesign; Deploy Lean/Six Sigma methodologies; Mentor supervisors and engineers in CI tools; Analyze process data and develop ROI models

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC