What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Manager position at Lakeside Recruiting Solutions?
Continuous Improvement Manager
This role will be responsible for driving Lean systems to optimize processes, and implement high-impact improvements, to ensure long-term success, operational excellence, and a culture of continuous innovation.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes company processes and procedures.
- Develop process enhancement strategies.
- Investigates shortfalls, issues and complaints in current business processes.
- Lead activities such as data discovery, process mapping and improvement, root cause analysis etc.
- Develop manufacturing processes and procedures to reduce problems and cost.
- Develops and presents manufacturing process training.
- Facilitates Kaizen events and rapid action projects to address operational challenges and optimize production processes.
- Champions collaboration and coaches cross-functional teams including engineering, production, quality, and supply chain to drive process improvements, enhance team capabilities, align objectives, and achieve successful project outcomes.
- Ensure that improvements are sustained through the development of standard work, documentation, and employee training.
- Monitor the effectiveness of process changes over time and adjust to maintain long-term success.
- Work with leadership to ensure continuous improvement efforts align with the company’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Carry out research and analysis to help define standard process and use this to assist departments to review current practices and develop new better options.
- Develop and implement frameworks, materials and approaches to support the improvement and transformation programs.
- Provide key stakeholders with monitoring reports, analysis and advice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or industrial facility with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma (Certification preferred).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify actionable insights.
- Strong proven organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Salary : $95,000 - $145,000
