Continuous Improvement Manager

Godshall Recruiting; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical package

Wellness program

401K with company match

Vacation/Holiday

Safety Shoe Voucher

Continuing Ed Program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Leader to drive lean initiatives and value stream mapping across multiple sites. The role requires leadership in continuous improvement programs and experience with Toyota Production System principles.

The successful candidate will mentor teams, partner with operations leaders, and identify automation opportunities to improve quality, productivity, and profitability while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 7+ years in continuous improvement, with some leadership experience.
• Experience with Toyota Production System principles.
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus.
• Ability to travel to other locations to support continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream mapping initiatives identifying future-state opportunities.
• Drive lean improvements through process reviews and standardization efforts.
• Mentor associates on lean principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Partner with operations leaders to execute strategic improvement plans.
• Identify automation opportunities enhancing quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Develop business cases supporting long-term automation roadmaps.
• Track and report improvements across safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Promote continuous improvement culture through cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Value stream mapping

Lean improvements

Mentor associates

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel required

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Tools

Toyota Production System

Job description

• Would you like to work for a family-oriented company?
• Are you looking to be in a stable company that has been around for more than a century?
• Do you want to work for a company that is a leader in their industry?

What your future day will look like:

• Lead value stream mapping initiatives identifying future-state opportunities.
• Drive lean improvements through process reviews and standardization efforts.
• Mentor associates on lean principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Partner with operations leaders to execute strategic improvement plans.
• Identify automation opportunities enhancing quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Develop business cases supporting long-term automation roadmaps.
• Track and report improvements across safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Promote continuous improvement culture through cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical package
• Wellness program
• 401K with company match
• Vacation/Holiday
• Safety Shoe Voucher
• Continuing Ed Program
• Relocation assistance

Type: Direct Hire

To be a champion in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field
• 7+ years in continuous improvement, preferably some in a leadership capacity
• Experience with Toyota Production System principles
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus
• Ability to travel to other locations to support their continuous improvement activity

Godshall & Godshall Personnel Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status as a parent or protected veteran status.