Manager, Continuous Improvement

What Drives Success

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence across manufacturing processes with a heavy focus on scrap reduction , cycle count variance reduction , process optimization , and root cause problem solving . This role leads cross‑functional initiatives, sponsors A3 improvement projects, and ensures that production systems, controls, and programming are optimized for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

• •Lead targeted scrap‑reduction initiatives with a strong emphasis on scrap factor accuracy, and waste elimination.
• •Analyze and track scrap trends, identify systemic issues, and implement corrective actions to reduce material loss.
• •Partner with operations, engineering, and maintenance to optimize setups, tooling, programming, and machine controls.
• •Develop and maintain process standards that reduce variation and improve first‑pass yield.

• •Support the root cause analysis and corrective action process for cycle count variances related to machine scrap and scrap factors.
• •Implement controls, audits, and process improvements to prevent reoccurrence of inventory discrepancies. ( Machine focus and Software programs)
• •Drive accountability for material flow, BOM accuracy, routings, and scrap reporting.

• •Evaluate and optimize machine programs, setups, and process parameters to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• •Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to ensure machine capability aligns with production volume, tolerance, and capabilities.
• •Support new product introductions by validating routing, cycle times, and material usage factors (Scrap Factors at site introduction) .
• •Lead root cause investigations using tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, and PFMEA.

• •Work closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering to align improvement priorities.
• •Communicate findings, project status, and improvement results to leadership.
• •Build strong relationships across the plant to influence change and sustain improvements.

• •Data‑driven , with a passion for uncovering root causes and eliminating waste.
• •Hands‑on , spending time on the floor to understand processes and drive real change.
• •Collaborative , able to influence without authority and build trust across teams.
• •Results‑oriented , consistently delivering measurable improvements in scrap, accuracy, and throughput.

• •Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• •Requires at least 8 years related experience.
• •Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent preferred.
• •Must have expertise with a broad toolbox of statistical skills for modeling and prediction.
• •Requires broad understanding of process best practices and barriers to implementation.
• •Demonstrates strong financial acumen and understanding of the value chain.
• •Requires very strong data and business information skills including Excel, Access, SQL database and related skills.
• •Must have strong customer service and relational skills.
• •Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• •Must be able to lead and motivate cross-functional project teams.

What We Offer

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