Continuous Improvement Manager

Cannonball Recruiting LLC; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cannonball Recruiting LLC is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Manager for a machine shop environment. You will lead efforts to reduce downtime, improve cycle times, and optimize layout and workflow across shifts.

This role requires practical, shop-floor leadership and hands-on problem solving to keep operations running at peak performance. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing, familiar with Lean/Six Sigma concepts, and strong communication with operators, supervisors, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing, machine shop, or production environment.
• Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methods; practical experience matters over certifications.
• Experience improving machine efficiency and reducing downtime.
• Experience with shop layout changes or moving equipment is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify root causes of machine downtime and fix them.
• Improve uptime, cycle times, and production flow.
• Lead machine relocations, shop layout changes, and workflow improvements.
• Work with all shifts to ensure processes are consistent and efficient.
• Track downtime, efficiency, output and report results.
• Help implement Lean / Six Sigma style improvements in a practical way.
• Train supervisors and operators on better processes.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to solve problems quickly.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Downtime reduction

Shop layout changes

Lean / Six Sigma

Shop floor role

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager (CIM)

Machine Shop / Manufacturing Environment

$100,000 – $140,000 + Bonus Potential

Reports to: VP/GM
Status: Exempt

What You’ll Be Doing

We are looking for a hands‑on Continuous Improvement Manager to help make our machine shop run faster, smoother, and more efficiently.

This role is focused on:

• Reducing machine downtime
• Improving efficiency across all shifts
• Helping plan and execute machine moves and shop layout improvements
• Making sure machines, people, and processes are working as efficiently as possible

You’ll work directly with production, maintenance, and leadership to identify problems, fix bottlenecks, and keep operations running at a high level.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify why machines are down and fix the root cause
• Improve machine uptime, cycle times, and overall production flow
• Lead machine relocations, shop layout changes, and workflow improvements
• Work with all shifts to make sure processes are consistent and efficient
• Track performance (downtime, efficiency, output) and report results
• Help implement Lean / Six Sigma style improvements in a practical way
• Train supervisors and operators on better processes
• Work closely with maintenance and production teams to solve problems quickly

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in manufacturing, machine shop, or production environment
• Strong experience improving machine efficiency and reducing downtime
• Experience with shop layout changes or moving equipment is a big plus
• Familiar with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methods (practical experience matters more than certifications)
• Comfortable working on the shop floor, not just behind a desk
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to take action quickly
• Good communicator who can work with operators, supervisors, and leadership

Work Environment

• Industrial machine shop setting
• Exposure to noise, dust, and heavy equipment
• On your feet frequently and working directly on the floor
• Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Compensation:

$100,000-$140,000 per year