Continuous Improvement Manager
Core
Driving operational excellence and creating measurable value across a thermal engineered materials manufacturing site.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Manager
Builds
Operational efficiency, throughput gains, and cost savings in manufacturing processes
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (thermal engineered materials, battery technologies, filtration)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma methodologies, process optimization, bottleneck identification, cost analysis, cross-functional leadership, Gemba walks, value stream mapping, SOP standardization, data trend analysis
Preferred skills
Data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Minitab), industrial/materials/process manufacturing background
Technologies
Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, A3, 8D, LPAs, Gemba, Value Stream Mapping
Responsibilities
Develop and execute site-wide Continuous Improvement roadmap; Drive throughput and capacity improvements by identifying bottlenecks; Create and implement cost savings initiatives; Lead cross-functional teams using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Implement and sustain layered process audits; Support capital projects for operational efficiency; Conduct regular Gemba walks; Develop and maintain value stream maps; Ensure SOPs are updated and standardized; Analyze production data to identify trends and root causes; Translate CI initiatives into quantifiable results; Facilitate Kaizen events and hands-on improvement workshops
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with management responsibility