Continuous Improvement Manager
J.M. Huber · Bauxite, AR
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $107k–$139k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 15+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 26 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management continuous improvement role at J.M. Huber (chemicals) in Bauxite, AR.
- They ask for
- 15+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, DMAIC, Automation, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $107k–$139k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in Arkansas: typical posted base $107k–$139k. This one lists $107k–$139k.
Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 6 continuous improvement openings in Arkansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Arkansas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 412 other live lean / ci postings in the US.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (15+ vs 5+)
Typical $101k–$144k, from 139 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 85%
- ✓ Six Sigma 57%
- Kaizen 52%
- Value stream mapping 49%
- Root cause 47%
- 5S 34%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at J.M. Huber
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?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- 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
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.
Full description from J.M. HuberAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Lead the deployment, implementation and management of multi-site Operational Excellence improvement plans. This includes defining the appropriate metrics, expectations, programs, procedures and management systems to drive improved productivity in operations.
Principal
Responsibilities
- ◆Work across multiple sites including, Operations Departments, Department Managers, Operators, Maintenance Managers, and other leaders to deploy OPEX Strategy. This includes prioritization, mentorship, execution and project management.
- ◆The Continuous Improvement Manager is fully accountable for delivering improvements in productivity, quality, cost performance, delivery and capacity.
- ◆Strong use of Lean and Six Sigma tools and methodologies. Aligns productivity efforts with and support company wide and OPEX Strategy
- ◆Support Huber efforts to meet or exceed our EHS&S, Quality, Delivery and Cost performance expectations.
- ◆Accountable and responsible in meeting the site’s short and long term objectives and annual targets while ensuring consistent alignment with Business/Operational needs.
- ◆The Site Continuous Improvement Manager will report to the Global Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement.
Primary Duties
- ◆Work with multi-site production departments to develop, implement and lead the site productivity improvement plans and OPEX Strategy. This includes coaching, hands-on deployment and training to build bench strength and promote engagement.
- ◆Ensure that the appropriate key metrics are in place at all sites.
- ◆Mentor and enable multi-site resources at a tactical and strategic level in adherence to OPEX Strategy to drive productivity and culture change
- ◆Serve as an enabler in using Lean Six Sigma tools and Problem Solving methodologies are used as part of daily operations.
- ◆Integrate new technology into the multi-site productivity improvement plans (including process control and automation). Work with engineering and capital coordinators to develop capital investments that provide improvements to site productivity.
- ◆Standardize multi-site operational processes and performance to eliminate / reduce waste, variability and errors.
- ◆Work closely with multi-site manager and local dealership on strategy deployment, change management and capacity management.
- ◆Support and participate in various productivity and improvement efforts with the network of Huber plants.
Education and Experience
- ✓B.S. Degree in Engineering, Science or other technical discipline. Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
- ✓10-15 years of industry experience preferably in Operations, Manufacturing or Process Improvements.
- ✓Past experience as Process or Production Engineer is a plus
- ✓Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus.
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Portfolio Business : Huber Engineered Materials
J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family-owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.
Knowledge and Skills
- •Strong leadership, communication, facilitation and project management skills.
- •Must be a very capable leader and an effective change agent in all levels and functions of the local organization.
- •Self-motivated, data driven, scientific problem solver and the ability to make independent and informed decisions
- •Working knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies (PDCA, DMAIC, Lean Manufacturing). Black Belt training and certification is a plus.
- •Extensive knowledge of various productivity metrics/processes
- •Plant capacity and throughput
- •Product yield and quality
- •Improvement of cost structure
- •Energy systems
- •Workforce optimization
- •Manufacturing process technologies applied on site
Total Rewards
J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.
Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.
Continuous Improvement Manager
[$106,900.00 - $138,800.00]
Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub
Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health, and well-being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others, and work hard to achieve their best performance.
J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required