Continuous Improvement Manager

Risus Talent Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Risus Talent Partners is partnering with a multi-site manufacturing and distribution organization to hire a Regional Manager, Continuous Improvement in the North East. This hands-on role will lead lean transformation across several plants, traveling approximately 75% to drive, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a track record of building lean programs from the ground up, earning buy-in from operations, and delivering measurable impact across

Qualifications

• Must have proven track record leading lean programs.
• Experience driving measurable improvements in manufacturing, logistics, or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of lean methodologies and change leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead lean transformation across multiple facilities in the North East.
• Coach and mentor operations teams on lean tools and best practices.
• Analyze KPIs and drive reductions in waste and cycle times.
• Build buy-in with plant leadership and front-line teams.

Skills

Continuous improvement leadership

Lean methodologies

Cross-functional influence

Kaizen events facilitation

Data-driven decision making

Education

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

5S / 6S

Kaizen events

Six Sigma

Kanban

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Regional Manager, Continuous Improvement

North East Region (Covering MA, CT, RI, NH, NJ, PA)

Travel: Approximately 75% across the North East region

Overview:

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-site manufacturing and distribution organization to hire a Regional Manager, Continuous Improvement. This is a newly created, high-impact role designed to lead lean transformation and process optimization across multiple facilities in the North East.

This position is ideal for a hands-on continuous improvement leader who has built lean programs from the ground up, knows how to earn buy-in from operations teams, and is excited to make a visible, measurable impact across several plants.

Why This Role?

• Brand-new position with the opportunity to build and shape lean initiatives from the ground up
• High visibility with direct access to regional and senior leadership
• Multi-site influence across manufacturing operations
• Strong executive support for continuous improvement

What You Will Do

• Implement and sustain lean practices to reduce waste and improve efficiency
• Train and coach teams on lean tools and best practices
• Lead initiatives using 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping
• Analyze KPIs and performance data to drive results
• Partner with plant and operations leaders to build buy-in
• Present progress and improvement plans to leadership
• Ensure all improvements align with safety and sustainability goals

What We Are Looking For

• Strong experience in continuous improvement, lean, or operations leadership
• Proven success driving measurable improvements in manufacturing, logistics, or distribution
• Strong knowledge of lean methodologies
• Experience leading workshops, Kaizen events, and change initiatives
• Ability to influence and engage cross-functional teams
• Lean or Six Sigma certification strongly preferred
• Bonus based on company performance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, including holidays and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness benefits
• Life insurance and disability coverage

If you are passionate about building lean cultures, driving operational excellence, and making a real impact across multiple facilities, this is a rare opportunity to do exactly that.