Continuous Improvement Manager

Role Overview

The Continuous Improvement Manager is a strategic leader responsible for driving the organization’s continuous improvement initiatives. They work to manage business performance and continuous improvement with contract manufacturing partners. This role involves analyzing current practices, leading improvement projects, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

What You Will Do

Conduct analysis of current processes and performance to identify opportunities for improvement, lead process improvement projects and initiatives, and utilize Lean and other continuous improvement methodologies to drive process improvements.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires a proven track record of applying lean principles, experience managing projects, and strong problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will be able to influence and lead without authority, have solid coaching and facilitation skills, and experience reporting up to Executive Leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field
• At least 8 years’ experience, with at least 2 years’ experience as a people manager or equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of applying lean principles
• Experience managing projects to deliver results on time
• Ability to influence and lead without authority
• Solid coaching and facilitation skills
• Experience reporting up to Executive Leadership
• Strong problem-solving skills (A3, 8D, Fishbone, 5Why)
• Experience with Goal Deployment Process (GDP)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement