Continuous Improvement Manager

Chase Associates Ltd; Elizabethtown (KY); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chase Associates Ltd in the United States is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to lead process improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor and drive measurable gains in productivity, quality, and cost reduction.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coaching CI engineers, implementing Lean tools such as SMED and Kaizen, and partnering with cross-functional teams to sustain improvements.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading or supervising engineering or technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, SMED, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver measurable results.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Continuous Improvement Engineers.
• Drive Lean initiatives focused on waste reduction and productivity.
• Implement process improvements using SMED, root cause analysis, Kaizen, and other Lean methods.
• Identify bottlenecks, optimize changeovers, and improve workflows.
• Establish KPIs and track performance to deliver cost savings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to sustain CI improvements.

Conocimientos

Lean manufacturing

SMED

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Team leadership

Coaching

Kaizen

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to lead process improvement initiatives, drive operational efficiencies, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, developing technical talent, and delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and cost reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Continuous Improvement Engineers.
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives focused on waste reduction, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Implement process improvements utilizing SMED, root cause analysis, Kaizen, and other Lean methodologies.
• Identify production bottlenecks, optimize equipment changeovers, and improve manufacturing workflows.
• Establish KPIs, track performance, and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute CI projects and sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading or supervising engineering or technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, SMED, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver measurable results.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on leader who brings a strong background in continuous improvement, a practical approach to problem-solving, and the ability to drive meaningful, sustainable improvements across manufacturing operations.