Black Belt - Continuous Improvement Manager

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

About Neogen

Neogen advances human and animal well-being through science and technology to help fuel a brighter future for global food security. Our solutions span Food Safety, Livestock, and Pet Health & Wellness, serving customers in more than 140 countries. Across laboratories, manufacturing sites, customer teams, and corporate functions, our work is connected by a common purpose: helping customers protect what matters in the global food system.

The Opportunity

This is more than just a job. It’s a global mission.

As Black Belt - Continuous Improvement Manager , you will help shape how Neogen operates across its global manufacturing and business operations. You will identify high-impact opportunities, lead complex cross-functional initiatives, establish measurement systems, and deliver sustainable improvements in people, safety, quality, delivery, and cost (PSQDC).

You will join Neogen's growing Continuous Improvement function and partner with leaders across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and other business functions. This role is a strong fit for a hands-on change leader who enjoys solving complex operational problems, developing people, and scaling practical solutions across sites and cultures.

• •High-impact CI projects deliver measurable, sustained improvements aligned with Neogen's strategic and operational priorities.
• •Leaders and site teams use clear measures, standard work, and structured problem-solving to sustain improvements after implementation.
• •Productive partnerships are established across functions, sites, and regions, enabling solutions to be shared and scaled globally.
• •Green Belts, junior team members, interns, and co-op students build stronger Continuous Improvement capability through effective coaching and mentorship.

• •Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• •Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from a recognized institution or a comparable company-sponsored certification program.
• •7-10 years of progressive experience leading and implementing Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• •Demonstrated success diagnosing operational issues and delivering measurable, sustainable performance improvements through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• •Strong change-management, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-engagement skills, with the ability to influence across functions, organizational levels, and cultures.
• •Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 30%-50%.

Work Environment & Physical

• •Benefits Starting on Day One – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begin on your first day of employment.
• •401(k) with Company Match – Build toward your future with retirement savings and company contributions.
• •Paid Time Off (PTO) – Take time to rest, recharge, and spend time with those who matter most.
• •Career Growth & Development – Continue building your expertise through challenging projects, professional development, and opportunities to grow within the organization.
• •Global Impact – Partner with colleagues across Neogen's worldwide operations and help shape improvements that extend beyond a single site or function.
• •Meaningful Work – Contribute to an organization focused on protecting the world's food supply.
• •Collaborative Culture – Work alongside teams that value innovation, respect, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

How We Work at Neogen

Our Neogen DNA is reflected in how we work with customers and with one another. We cultivate belonging, inspire and innovate, act with integrity, deliver on our promises, and foster optimism. Those values matter whether the work happens on a production line, in a lab, with a customer, or in an executive leadership meeting.

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