Continuous Improvement Leader – Lean, Digital Transformation

The Judge Group, INC.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group, INC. partners with a Fortune 100 CPG manufacturer in California to hire a Continuous Improvement Manager. This role leads the CI program across the manufacturing facility, coaching teams and shaping a culture of continuous improvement.

You will own pillars such as TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and digital tools, work with cross‑functional teams, and deliver measurable KPI improvements through coaching and standardized practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing operations experience in food, beverage, or CPG industries.
• Minimum of 7 years leading TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar CI programs.
• Leadership experience managing teams, projects, or operational functions; formal people‑management preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, production systems and processes.
• Proven track record in process optimization, productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and build a culture of continuous improvement across the facility.
• Coach and mentor CI pillars, partnering with site leadership.
• Lead CI pillars such as Focused Improvement, Continuous Skills Development, and Autonomous Manufacturing Development.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to implement improvements.
• Develop teams in data analysis, project prioritization, root-cause problem solving, and sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead CI initiatives and projects delivering measurable KPI improvements.
• Promote Lean methodologies through coaching, auditing, and engagement.
• Champion digital transformation and adoption of technology and tools.
• Collaborate with leaders to standardize best practices and accelerate performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Data analysis

Problem solving

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Job description

The Judge Group, INC. partners with a Fortune 100 CPG manufacturer in California to hire a Continuous Improvement Manager. This role leads the CI program across the manufacturing facility, coaching teams and shaping a culture of continuous improvement.

You will own pillars such as TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, and digital tools, work with cross‑functional teams, and deliver measurable KPI improvements through coaching and standardized practices.