Continuous Improvement Manager
EnerSys · Commack, NY
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $105k–$125k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management continuous improvement role at EnerSys (industrial) in Commack, NY. Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on production floor performance.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping
- Base pay
- $105k–$125k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in New York: typical posted base $105k–$135k. This one lists $105k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 6 continuous improvement openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 328 other live lean / ci postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 7% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $102k–$145k, from 116 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 85%
- ✓ Six Sigma 55%
- ✓ Kaizen 52%
- ✓ Value stream mapping 50%
- ✓ Root cause 45%
- ✓ 5S 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SMED, CAPA, ISO 9001, AS9100, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at EnerSys
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
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 mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
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.
- 5
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: EnerSys in Commack
2 other open roles at this site.
- Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing
- Senior Manufacturing Engineer · Manufacturing · Senior
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Responsibilities
- ◆Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on production floor performance
- ◆Identify and eliminate waste using Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Standard Work, SMED)
- ◆Analyze manufacturing processes including battery assembly, testing, and packaging to improve cycle time and throughput
- ◆Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- ◆Drive improvements in yield, scrap reduction, and rework minimization
- ◆Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to implement sustainable solutions
- ◆Develop and maintain visual management systems and KPIs
- ◆Lead Kaizen events and shop floor workshops
- ◆Support MES/ERP data analysis for performance tracking
- ◆Ensure compliance with defense and quality standards (AS9100, ISO9001, ITAR)
- ◆Train operators and supervisors on continuous improvement methodologies
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical degree.
- ✓7+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in defense, aerospace, or battery manufacturing
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
- ✓Hands-on Lean/Six Sigma experience
- ✓Experience working directly on the production floor (Gemba mindset)
- ✓Awareness of project need and capability to work in a project environment with deadlines.
General Job
Requirements
- ✓This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
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EnerSys Advanced Systems (EAS) is a specialized division of EnerSys—a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. EAS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries . As we continue to grow, we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for these industries and want to be part of an innovative, dynamic team.
Certain positions at EnerSys Advanced Systems require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and other U.S. government security regulations. Candidates for these positions should be a “U.S. Person” under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR
What We Offer
- •Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
- •Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
- •Financial & Career Growth – Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan
- •401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
- •Innovative Culture – We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees’ skills and career development.
At EAS, we don’t just build batteries – we power systems and devices that protect not only individual citizens but communities across the world.
If you’re excited about working in an innovative, fast-paced, high-tech environment, where your contributions make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Learn More About EAS
Job Purpose
As a Continuous Improvement Manager at Bren-Tronics, part of EnerSys and a manufacture of advanced portable power solutions, you are responsible for driving operational excellence initiatives across the manufacturing plant. This role emphasizes hands-on process improvements in assembly, test, and electro-mechanical production areas to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput while maintaining strict compliance with AS9100, ISO9001, and ITAR requirements.