Continuous Improvement Manager

Brunswick · Brownsburg, IN

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Level: Manager
Team: Lean / CI
Base pay: $87k–$127k
Travel: 15%
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 7+ years
Certification: Black Belt preferred
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

A management continuous improvement role at Brunswick (industrial) in Brownsburg, IN.

They ask for: 7+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause
Base pay: $87k–$127k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 15% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026

Continuous Improvement roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$150k. This one lists $87k–$127k.

Median of the low and high ends of 132 live postings that list pay, out of 327 continuous improvement openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 9 other live lean / ci postings in Indiana.

Experience asked: Less than usual (7+ vs 8+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Lean 100%
✓ Six Sigma 70%
✓ Root cause 70%
Kaizen 70%
✓ Green Belt 50%
Value stream mapping 50%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 7+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Brunswick
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting says about 15% travel. Between which sites?
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Brunswick in Brownsburg

1 other open role at this site.

Supplier Quality Engineer · Quality

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Travel Required: Limited; 10-15%

Direct Reports: No

Pay Range: $86,500 – $126,800

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Relocation: Yes

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Key Responsibilities

◆Lead site wide Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across the Brownsburg DC to solve critical issues impacting operations.
◆Create and maintain continuous improvement roadmap for operation.
◆Lead the Continuous Improvement (CI) steering committee to support annual financial and employee development goals.
◆Develop and execute Lean Six Sigma strategies aligned with long term business objectives
◆Utilize structured data sets to uncover anomalies, bottlenecks and root causes of operational inefficiencies.
◆Ability to solve complex problems with creative ideas utilizing statistics and excellent communication skills
◆Build data driven business cases and quantify financial benefits from improvement projects
◆Drive employee engagement in continuous improvement activities by building a culture of accountability and data driven decision making.
◆Measure & review processes for effectiveness and benchmark with Industry Best Practice.
◆Provide subject matter expertise on Lean Six Sigma practices and continuous improvement strategies.
◆Coach, counsel and train managers, staff, and associates to apply, support, sustain and develop a CI culture.
◆Manage and motivate teams to challenge the status quo to meet accelerating goals and timelines.
◆Ability to partner with Operations Management, Supervisors, Engineering, Inventory Control, IT, Transportation, and Safety Teams.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications

✓Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, supply chain management or related field is required.
✓4-7 years relevant professional experience with 3-5 years LSS and/or other CI methodologies application.
✓LSS Green belt certification
✓Base understanding of key business drivers (P&L, Overhead, Budget process)
✓Demonstrated proficiency in LSS and continuous improvement application.
✓Drive results through influence, with some prior direct leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

✓5-10 years Operations Management or Industrial Engineering experience
✓Previous experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Labor Management Systems (LMS)
✓Power BI, Excel and Sequel experience
✓Direct team leadership experience
✓A graduate degree in business or MBA would be beneficial
✓Black Belt, or other Lean/ Six Sigma certification

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Are you ready for what’s next?

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Location: Brownsburg, IN

Workplace Category: Onsite

Position Overview

The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead the planning and execution of continuous improvement strategies across P&A Distribution Operation. Partner with senior functional and location leaders to identify, plan and execute continuous improvement projects to support Mercury’s goals for safety, quality, service, revenue growth and cost. Foster a culture of continuous improvement through project mentorship and formalized CI training. Execute results orientated strategic CI projects utilizing LSS tools.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Working Conditions

•Be able to work in a fast-paced environment as business needs dictate.
•The position will require sitting, standing, and walking in both an office and warehouse environment.
•Must be able to operate/drive PIT equipment, including reach truck, OP, pallet jack, etc. if/when needed.
•The position may require moving totes/boxes weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 lbs. frequently, twisting, bending, climbing, grasping, and other repetitive movements.
•The position will require on-site support between 1st shift work hours Monday - Friday which occasionally could encompass time outside normal 1st shift work hours, weekend work and holidays as operational needs dictate.

The hiring range for this position is $86,500 to $126,800 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s

Why Brunswick

Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry, and we’re looking for people just like you to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. We rely on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for our customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of our company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, when you join our team, you become part of some of the most innovat