Continuous Improvement Manager

Kelly Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 172,200,000 - 185,976,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Services in Cleveland is hiring a Continuous Improvement Manager for a 12-month on-site contract. The role requires leading Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to drive productivity, quality, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, facilitating Kaizen events, and reporting progress and savings to leadership. A Bachelor’s degree and 5–10 years of CI experience are expected, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operations, Manufacturing, or Process Excellence.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other improvement methodologies.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, value stream mapping, and performance metrics.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and problem-solving sessions.
• Coach and mentor employees on Lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure achievement of improvement targets.
• Standardize processes and ensure sustainability of implemented improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 5 Why, Ishikawa diagrams, Pareto, and FMEA.
• Collaborate with department managers to prioritize improvement initiatives.
• Support change management activities and encourage employee engagement.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership on project progress, savings, and business impact.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Kaizen

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Operations

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Kellyis hiring for aContinuous Improvement Managerfora 12-month contract role atCleveland OH 44102with our prestigious client.

Job Title:Continuous Improvement Manager
Primary Location:Cleveland OH 44102
12-month contract - On-site role
Monday - Friday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Pay rate: $62.50/hr

Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other improvement methodologies.
  
• Identify process improvement opportunities through data analysis, value stream mapping, and performance metrics.
  
• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
  
• Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and problem-solving sessions.
  
• Coach and mentor employees on Lean principles and continuous improvement tools.
  
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure achievement of improvement targets.
  
• Standardize processes and ensure sustainability of implemented improvements.
  
• Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagram, Pareto Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
  
• Collaborate with department managers to prioritize improvement initiatives.
  
• Support change management activities and encourage employee engagement.
  
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership on project progress, savings, and business impact.
  
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous learning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
  
• 5-10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operations, Manufacturing, or Process Excellence.
  
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership abilities.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.