Continuous Improvement Manager

The Continuous Improvement Manager is a results-driven enterprise execution leader responsible for delivering financially validated, sustained operational improvements across multiple manufacturing sites. This role translates strategic CI priorities into measurable plant-level performance gains in safety, quality, delivery, labor productivity, and cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of CI / Operational Excellence leadership in manufacturing. Food manufacturing / fresh or cold-chain production experience preferred.
• Demonstrated history of savings validated by Finance — not self-reported
• Proven experience leading multi-site improvement initiatives, Experience operating within a formal CI operating system (daily management + leader standard work + Kaizen cadence) an asset.
• Strong financial acumen — can connect operational improvements to P&L impact
• Willingness to travel 30–40% regularly
• Comfortable confronting underperformance and driving accountability
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred
• Bilingual (English / Spanish)
• Familiarity with Power BI, ERP systems, and labor analytics platforms an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• A robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
• The opportunity to plan for the future with a strong 401(K) including company match
• Time to recharge with Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
• Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth.