Continuous Improvement Manager

JMJ Phillip Group; Arkansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead operational excellence in a global manufacturing setting. You will champion Lean/WCM initiatives, drive standardized processes, and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver measurable improvements.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in 5S, maintenance practices, and data-driven problem solving, with excellent communication and change-management skills. This on-site role offers growth within a global leadership team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in industrial manufacturing with leadership responsibility in engineering, operations, or continuous improvement.
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams, contractors, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong experience with World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean, or similar continuous improvement systems.
• Knowledge of 5S, autonomous maintenance, standard work, reliability improvement, problem-solving, and statistical analysis.
• Strong communication, change management, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and turn Lean/WCM initiatives into measurable, sustainable results.
• Partner with leaders and frontline teams to identify opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies, standardize best practices, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean / WCM

World Class Manufacturing

5S

Autonomous maintenance

Standard work

Reliability improvement

Problem-solving

Statistical analysis

Communication

Change management

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

A global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive operational excellence and turn Lean/WCM initiatives into measurable, sustainable results. This role will partner with leaders and frontline teams to identify opportunities, eliminate inefficiencies, standardize best practices, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

Candidates Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering required
• 5+ years of progressive experience in industrial manufacturing, with leadership responsibility in engineering, operations, or continuous improvement
• 3+ years of experience leading technical teams, contractors, and cross-functional initiatives
• Strong experience with World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Lean, or similar continuous improvement systems
• Knowledge of 5S, autonomous maintenance, standard work, reliability improvement, problem-solving, and statistical analysis
• Strong communication, change management, and influencing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Power BI preferred