Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Mann+Hummel GmbH · Gastonia, NC
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist continuous improvement role at Mann+Hummel GmbH (industrial) in Gastonia, NC. MANN+HUMMEL is hiring a Continuous Improvement Coordinator who will lead and support Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and process improvement projects across manufacturing and logistics operations.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, OEE, IATF 16949
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $130k–$190k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 15 continuous improvement openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 14 other live lean / ci postings in North Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 7+)
Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Value stream mapping 73%
- ✓ Lean 67%
- Root cause 47%
- ✓ OEE 40%
- ✓ Kaizen 33%
- Six Sigma 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for AutoCAD, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- 1
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Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
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One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
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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 did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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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.
- 5
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One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
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As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.
As worldwide experts in filtration, MANN+HUMMEL develop solutions for vehicles, industrial applications, clean air inside vehicles and the sustainable use of water. With team spirit and an open culture of communication, we are continuously working towards achieving our vision of ‘leadership in filtration’. Become part of our team.
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Education
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience
- ✓Minimum of 2 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Required Skills
- ✓Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
- ✓Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- ✓Ability to coordinate projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- ✓Good communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
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Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Gastonia
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Mann+hummel
Gastonia, North Carolina
MANN+HUMMEL is hiring a Continuous Improvement Coordinator who will lead and support Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and process improvement projects across manufacturing and logistics operations. This individual will identify opportunities to improve productivity, optimize labor and material flow, reduce costs, and strengthen operational standards while supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the MANN+HUMMEL Production System (MHPS).
Main Tasks
- •Lead and support continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives across manufacturing and logistics operations.
- •Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities on Non-Material Savings (NMS) and operational efficiency.
- •Drive labor optimization and productivity improvements through Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
- •Analyze and optimize material flow, manufacturing processes, and operational performance.
- •Lead and support manufacturing layout improvements, cellular manufacturing, and optimization initiatives.
- •Perform Value Stream Mapping (VSM), time studies, and process analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
- •Coordinate the implementation and continuous improvement of the MANN+HUMMEL Production System (MHPS).
- •Serve as a subject matter expert for MHPS methodologies, Lean tools, and applicable manufacturing standards.
- •Conduct and coordinate 5S, Production Basics, and operational standards audits and assessments.
- •Develop and support corrective actions to ensure compliance with standards and continuous improvement.
- •Support improvement initiatives related to Productivity, OEE, Scrap, Labor Efficiency, etc.
- •Plan, coordinate, and execute improvement projects in alignment with plant objectives and business priorities.
- •Support project evaluations, cost justifications, resource planning, and tracking improvement results.
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote Lean principles, standardization, and operational excellence.
- •Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Preferred Skills
- +Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
- +Knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software for manufacturing layouts and process improvements.
- +Experience in Value Stream Mapping, line balancing, and material flow optimization.
- +Experience facilitating Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
- +Familiarity with manufacturing management systems and standards (MHPS, IATF 16949, or similar).
- +Knowledge of project cost justification, savings tracking, and basic financial analysis.
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