Continuous Improvement Manager
Core
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across manufacturing sites to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve efficiency.
Role type
Senior IC continuous improvement manager (manufacturing)
Builds
Operational efficiency, cost savings, and standardized processes for battery, filtration, and insulation materials manufacturing
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Operations / Lean Six Sigma
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing process optimization)
Required skills
Lean principles, DMAIC, A3, 8D problem-solving, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, cross-functional team leadership, data analysis, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, multi-site CI leadership, digital/AI tools for process monitoring, Power BI, Minitab
Technologies
DMAIC, A3, 8D, 5S, Kaizen, 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, FMEA, SMED, Power BI, Minitab
Responsibilities
Define and execute CI roadmap aligned with financial targets; lead multi-disciplinary teams through structured improvement cycles; analyze performance data to identify trends and systemic issues; coach leaders and operators in Lean tools; facilitate kaizen events and workshops; share best practices across sites.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC