Continuous Improvement Associate / Lean Champion
Marmon Holdings · Saddle Brook, NJ
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 14 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist continuous improvement role at Marmon Holdings (industrial) in Saddle Brook, NJ.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience) · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Green Belt, Kaizen
- 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 the US: typical posted base $105k–$151k.
Median of the low and high ends of 126 live postings that list pay, out of 314 continuous improvement openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 313 other live lean / ci postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $102k–$145k, from 114 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 85%
- ✓ Six Sigma 55%
- ✓ Kaizen 53%
- Value stream mapping 51%
- Root cause 46%
- 5S 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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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 Marmon Holdings
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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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 mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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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.
Full description from Marmon HoldingsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Manges and finds Continuous Improvement opportunities to facilitate quarterly Kaizen events. Manages training, and implementation and tracking of KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and tracks Lean events and progress metrics.
- ◆Assist with the implementation of improvements together with production staff to meet customer demand.
- ◆Does weekly crossover meetings managing with team topics, best practices, acts as an ambassador of change with new process. Supports those who are on varity of shifts via team Leads to ensure all here these weekly messages on a consistent basic. Drives this initiative
- ◆Involved with the implementation and monitoring of the benchmarks related to lean manufacturing.
- ◆Will train and educate employees in all aspects of lean manufacturing does the LEAN onboarding training with new hires.
- ◆May assist Managers to ensure that implemented lean processes are being followed.
- ◆Knowledge of Inventory Management and ad-hoc assignments
- ◆Works with the Safety Committee and supports KPA ( our safety training) administration with reporting and data analytics
Required
- ✓Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles is required, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training is a plus. Further training is available.
- ✓Strong "hands on" mechanical skills, problem solving, and critical thinking are essential.
- ✓Must be a self-starting and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a cross-functional team environment.
- ✓Strong Microsoft Office Products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word (further training is available).
- ✓Ability to create, read and interpret documents such as operating, safety, and maintenance work instructions.
- ✓Experience in change management processes.
- ✓Some experience with cross-functional Kaizen events is preferred.
- ✓Strong facilitation, communication and problem-solving skills.
- ✓Results oriented and prepared to deal with ambiguity.
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Primarily day shift position but may be required to work on off shifts on occasion with notice.
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TE Wire & Cable LLC
As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.
Coordinates and administers continuous improvement efforts. Records and evaluates continuous improvement project results. Tracks improvement performance and cost reductions against targets. May work closely with production management and process control team.
Job Description Summary
TE Wire & Cable LLC
Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.
Continuous Improvement Associate / Lean Champion assist and administers continuous improvement efforts. Records and evaluates continuous improvement project results. Tracks improvement performance and cost reductions against targets. May work closely with production management and process control team.
Supports our commitment to safe workplace and champions communication via meetings and trainings with out plant
Available Shifts
- •1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay Range
- •$22.00- $27.00 (depending on experience)
Our Competitive Benefits Include once a permanent system: Medical ( Multiple Plan Options), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K & Roth 401K (with generous Company Match), Paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays and Vacation.
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law .