Continuous Improvement Manager

Rockline Industries, Inc.; Arkansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockline Industries, Inc. is looking for a Manager to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and engineering. This position requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and experience in process improvement.

Key responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, resolving quality issues, and leading initiatives to enhance efficiency and product quality.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies, coupled with a commitment to teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• 7 years of process improvement experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in sanitary processing preferred (food, liquids, cosmetics, or medical).
• Six Sigma Black belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment and compliance with regulations.
• Support manufacturing and product development processes.
• Resolve quality issues using data-driven analysis.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process improvement

Statistical process control

Team-based problem solving

Data-driven analysis

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Power Point

MS Project

Infinity QS

Job description

Job Category: Quarterly Check-in (Manager with Qtrly DRs)

Requisition Number: CONTI007247

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• Full-Time
• On-site

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Supports continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing, engineering and product development by identifying and implementing processes, material, and procedural enhancements. Leads and supports projects and commercialization activities, using data-driven problem solving to improve efficiency, quality, and overall performance.

• Ensure a safe work environment by supporting compliance with government regulations and corporate policies; lead design safety reviews as needed
• Support manufacturing, engineering, and product development processes by improving equipment, systems, and designs to meet sanitary standards and business requirements
• Provide technical leadership to resolve quality issues, reduce variability, and implement process controls using data-driven analysis
• Support daily manufacturing operations by partnering with production, engineering, and technical teams to troubleshoot equipment, quality, and productivity challenges
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Apply and promote statistical process control and analytical techniques to improve performance
• Lead or support projects including process improvements, validations, quality initiatives, and commercialization efforts
• Support development and continuous improvement of manufacturing and raw material specifications
• Partner with Quality and Purchasing to resolve supplier-related issues and identify cost‑saving opportunities
• Maintain and utilize systems (e.g., Infinity QS) to drive process control, quality, and operator effectiveness
• Analyze production and quality data to identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Support adherence to technical standards, internal controls, and best practices
• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline’s RRITE values and maintain a strong focus on safety and teamwork

FLSA Status: Exempt

Education

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

Experience

• 7 years of process improvement (CI) experience; at least 2 years in a supervisory role with exempt level direct reports

Preferred

• Demonstrated process improvement/process knowledge applied to drive process efficiency and cost savings
• Extensive background utilizing advanced statistical applications and in‑process quality control techniques; Six Sigma Black belt from an accredited organization preferred
• Experience with team based problem solving and process resolution
• Proficient computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Power Point, and Project
• Experience in sanitary processing, preferred (ie.: food, liquids, cosmetics or medical)

Licenses & Certifications

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