Continuous Improvement Manager
Vertiv · Corry, PA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management continuous improvement role at Vertiv (industrial) in Corry, PA.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $144k–$217k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 11 continuous improvement openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 10 other live lean / ci postings in Pennsylvania.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 82%
- ✓ Root cause 73%
- Six Sigma 45%
- ✓ Kaizen 45%
- ✓ TPM 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 45%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Vertiv
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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?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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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.
This plant: Vertiv in Corry
1 other open role at this site.
- Facilities Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
Continuous Improvement Manager at Vertiv in other locations
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Position summary
The VOS Manager at the manufacturing site serves as the primary driver of the Vertiv Operating System (VOS), accountable for translating global standards into daily operational excellence and sustained cultural adoption. This role leads the deployment, governance, and continuous improvement of VOS across all functions, ensuring full alignment with Strategy Deployment, Tier Accountability, and Order-to-Fulfillment (OTF) processes. Acting as a strategic partner to the Site Leader, the VOS Manager embeds disciplined execution through Leader Standard Work, problem-solving (RCA), and escalation routines, while building organizational capability through structured training, coaching, and certification. The VOS Manager also serves as the site’s Lean subject matter expert (SME) and a fundamental point of reference, providing hands-on coaching and guidance to leaders and teams to ensure consistent understanding and effective implementation of Lean principles and practices. The position is responsible for ensuring compliance with global standards, driving measurable performance improvements across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory, and preparing the site for VOS Capability Assessments. Ultimately, the VOS Manager enables sustainable results by integrating systems, developing people, and reinforcing a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
requirements
into practical, site-level execution plans with clear milestones, ownership, and measurable outcomes.
Maintain strict compliance with VOS global templates, standards, and “Rules of Engagement,” ensuring no unauthorized deviations.
Act as the site’s subject matter expert (SME) for all 17 VOS elements, ensuring balanced maturity and integration across the system.
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VOS Deployment & Governance
Lead end-to-end deployment of the Vertiv Operating System (VOS) across all site functions, ensuring full adherence to global standards and controlled documentation.
Translate VOS
Tier Accountability & Daily Management System
Design, implement, and sustain Tier 1–Tier 3 (and Tier 4 where applicable) accountability structures aligned with global standards.
Ensure 100% compliance on Tier board content, KPIs, and standard meeting agendas across all levels.
Drive disciplined execution of daily operating cadence, ensuring real-time visibility, escalation, and follow-up of issues.
Audit Tier meetings regularly to ensure quality of discussions, data accuracy, and leadership engagement.
Performance Management & KPI Governance
Own the deployment and sustainment of site-level KPI frameworks aligned with global scorecards and MOR requirements.
Ensure KPIs are clearly defined, cascaded, and actively managed through Tier meetings and leadership routines.
Lead data integrity and validation processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of reported performance.
Support site leadership in performance reviews, identifying gaps, trends, and required corrective actions.
Problem Solving, RCA & Escalation
Embed structured problem-solving methodologies (RCA, 5 Whys, 8D) into daily operations, ensuring they are not treated as standalone activities.
Ensure all significant deviations are properly escalated through defined pathways with clear ownership and timing.
Drive closure discipline: problem identification → root cause → corrective action → standardization → sustainment.
Coach leaders and teams on effective problem-solving techniques and escalation behaviors.
Capability Building & Training
Develop and execute a structured VOS capability-building roadmap for all levels of the organization.
Ensure compliance with training requirements, including role-based training, certification, and traceability of training records.
Coach site leadership (from frontline supervisors to site manager) on VOS principles, behaviors, and expectations.
Build internal capability through mentoring, practical application, and reinforcement of standard work.
Leader Standard Work (LSW)
Define, implement, and sustain Leader Standard Work across all leadership levels.
Ensure LSW is consistently executed, audited, and continuously improved.
Align LSW with Tier Accountability, KPI reviews, Gemba walks, and escalation routines.
Reinforce leadership discipline and accountability through structured routines.
Continuous Improvement & Lean Deployment
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with VOS elements, including 5S+1, standard work, material flow, TPM, and process optimization.
Lead Kaizen events and structured improvement cycles focused on eliminating waste and improving flow.
Ensure improvements are standardized, documented, and sustained over time.
Promote a culture of proactive problem identification and continuous improvement across all functions.
OTF (Order-to-Fulfillment) Integration
Ensure full integration of VOS with OTF processes, including planning, scheduling, production execution, and logistics.
Support deployment of L2/L3 OTF processes and ensure alignment with Tier Accountability and KPI frameworks.
Drive cross-functional coordination to meet customer commitments (SSD) and improve delivery performance.
Monitor OTF-related KPIs and ensure issues are escalated and resolved effectively.
Audit Readiness & Capability Assessment
Lead preparation for VOS Capability Assessments (Rookie, Challenger, and beyond), ensuring site readiness across all elements.
Conduct internal pre-assessments and gap analyses to identify risks and required corrective actions.
Coordinate audit activities, including documentation, evidence preparation, and stakeholder alignment.
Ensure timely closure of audit findings with robust corrective actions.
Cross-Functional Alignment
Drive alignment across all site functions (Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, EHS, Engineering, HR) to ensure integrated VOS execution.