Continuous Improvement Manager
Core
Lead and sustain continuous improvement activities to enhance operational performance, productivity, quality, and safety in manufacturing operations.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Manager
Builds
Operational excellence and standardized improvement processes across manufacturing sites
Domain
Manufacturing operations / Lean Six Sigma
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: This is a manufacturing role, so 'physical/clinical work' is the closest fit for 'physical work' in the schema, but strictly speaking, it's 'operational improvement'. Let's refine to match the schema options better. The schema options are: production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work. None fit perfectly. 'Infrastructure' usually means IT/Cloud. 'Physical/clinical work' is for nurses/engineers on site. This role manages the *process* of improvement. I will select 'infrastructure' as a proxy for 'operational infrastructure' or leave it out? The instructions say 'one of: ...'. I must pick one. 'Infrastructure' is the least wrong if interpreted as 'operational infrastructure'. However, 'dashboards & analysis' is also part of it. Let's look at the duties: 'Analyze Lean Maturity Assessment', 'Communicate CI progress'. It's a mix. I will choose 'dashboards & analysis' as it covers the data/metrics aspect heavily, or 'infrastructure' for the systems/processes. Actually, looking at the list, none are perfect. I will choose 'infrastructure' to represent the operational systems/processes being improved, or perhaps the prompt implies I should just pick the best fit. Let's go with 'infrastructure' as it often covers 'operational infrastructure' in broad categorizations, or 'dashboards & analysis' for the data side. Let's pick 'dashboards & analysis' as the primary output is often metrics and roadmaps. Wait, the role *leads* the strategy. Let's pick 'infrastructure' as it's the most generic for 'systems/processes'. Actually, let's re-read the options. 'physical/clinical work' is for hands-on. This is management. I will use 'infrastructure' to denote the operational framework.
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma methodologies, statistical analysis, structured problem-solving, facilitation and workshop design, translating business strategy into actionable plans, data analytics and performance metrics, ERP systems understanding
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification, MBA or MS degree
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Develop and manage the site's CI roadmap aligned with business objectives, Lead cross-functional CI initiatives to improve productivity and quality, Coach and mentor site leaders and employees to build CI capability, Analyze Lean Maturity Assessment results and implement targeted improvement actions, Oversee CI project pipeline and resource allocation, Partner with leadership to integrate CI into annual business planning
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC