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Drive operational excellence and measurable business results through the leadership and execution of continuous improvement initiatives across a manufacturing operation. As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, eliminate process losses, and implement sustainable improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies. This role plays a key part in building a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous learning while supporting long-term operational performance. 

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package, relocation assistance, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.

• Partner with operations and functional leaders to identify improvement opportunities and drive measurable performance gains.
• Lead structured problem-solving initiatives utilizing Root Cause Analysis (RCA), DMAIC, Loss Analysis, Kaizen events, and other continuous improvement tools.
• Facilitate Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to support data-driven decision making and sustainable process improvements.
• Manage site improvement projects, including project planning, execution, tracking, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Coach and mentor leaders and team members on continuous improvement principles, tools, and best practices.
• Develop and deliver training programs focused on Lean, Six Sigma, operational excellence, and process improvement methodologies.
• Support and enhance Manufacturing Operating Systems (MOS), including KPI development, performance tracking, tiered meetings, and standard work processes.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and focused improvement initiatives that address operational challenges and improve overall performance.
• Establish communication plans that promote engagement and awareness of continuous improvement activities throughout the organization.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for continuous improvement methodologies, daily management systems, and operational performance tools.
• Monitor project performance, communicate results, and provide recommendations for sustaining improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to review progress, identify opportunities, and drive continuous advancement in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational metrics.
• Support organizational change initiatives and foster a culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Mathematics, Finance, Food Science, Animal Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, manufacturing, engineering, or related operational leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, TPM, TQM, SPC, and related improvement methodologies.
• Advanced project management experience with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and driving measurable operational improvements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with employees at all organizational levels, from plant floor personnel to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Willingness to travel occasionally in support of operational improvement initiatives.
• Ability to support improvement activities across multiple shifts as needed.