Continuous Improvement Manager

DSJ Global; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive operational enhancement at a manufacturing facility in Illinois. You will partner with Operations and plant leadership to identify opportunities, lead improvement projects, reduce waste, improve throughput, and deliver measurable cost savings across the operation.

This individual contributor role requires strong analytics, project management, and cross-functional collaboration to sustain a culture of continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or related manufacturing improvement experience.
• Proven track record leading projects that improved performance, reduced waste, or generated cost savings.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment; food manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience partnering with Operations teams and influencing change across departments.
• Degree preferred; relevant manufacturing experience will be considered in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects focused on scrap reduction, process optimization, productivity, and cost savings.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations and other departments to identify and implement process improvements.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Track project results and demonstrate measurable business impact through data and reporting.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to eliminate recurring issues.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the facility.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Operational Excellence

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our client is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive operational improvement initiatives within a manufacturing facility. This individual will partner closely with Operations and plant leadership to identify opportunities, lead improvement projects, reduce waste, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable cost savings across the operation.

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports and strong visibility to plant leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects focused on scrap reduction, process optimization, productivity, and cost savings.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations and other departments to identify and implement process improvements.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Track project results and demonstrate measurable business impact through data and reporting.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to eliminate recurring issues.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or related manufacturing improvement experience.
• Demonstrated success leading projects that improved performance, reduced waste, or generated cost savings.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment; food manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience partnering with Operations teams and influencing change across departments.
• Degree preferred; relevant manufacturing experience will be considered in lieu of education.