CareerPlan

Continuous Improvement Manager

Elk Grove, CA (Mi Rancho)Full-time$89k–$163k2026-07-08 → 2026-11-13
Hybrid · United States

Core

Implement Lean/TPM principles and continuous improvement tools to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce variation, and improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery in food manufacturing.

Role type

Continuous Improvement Manager (Manufacturing)

Builds

Standard work, process documentation, productivity roadmaps, and automation projects for manufacturing sites.

Domain

Food manufacturing / Industrial Engineering

Required skills

Lean/TPM principles, Statistical process analysis, PLC controls, Project Management, SAP/ERP, Redzone, Equipment design, Process development

Preferred skills

Food Science background, High-speed manufacturing experience, Automation project leadership

Technologies

SAP, Redzone, Microsoft Office, PLC

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain updated process flows; Lead GPS Playbook execution; Identify and document work processes; Design future production capacities; Lead Kaizen events to eliminate waste; Champion site productivity roadmap projects; Lead automation projects; Lead vertical startup for new equipment installations.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC