Continuous Improvement Manager

DSJ Global; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead and facilitate initiatives that drive operational excellence. The role focuses on identifying opportunities for improvement, reducing waste, and supporting sustainable growth through data-driven decision making and structured problem solving.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong analytical skills, capable of coaching PITs and PDCA teams while aligning CI activities with financial performance goals across the

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and teams.
• Ability to coach frontline employees and foster engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary onsite leader for continuous improvement efforts.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across all levels.
• Develop, implement, and sustain improvement initiatives to increase operational efficiency.
• Coach and mentor teams in CI methodologies.
• Lead multiple Performance Improvement Teams (PITs) and PDCA projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Department: Operations / Manufacturing
Reports To: Director of Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

Continuous Improvement Specialist

We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead and facilitate initiatives that drive operational excellence, increase efficiency, and improve overall facility performance. This individual will play a key role in identifying opportunities for improvement, reducing waste, enhancing product quality, and supporting sustainable business growth through data-driven decision making and structured problem solving.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a passion for developing people and processes. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement strategies and foster a culture focused on accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.

A critical element of this role is leading and coaching both Performance Improvement Teams (PITs) and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) teams, which bring together employees with deep operational knowledge to solve targeted business challenges. The Continuous Improvement Specialist will oversee multiple improvement initiatives simultaneously across a variety of operational focus areas.

Key Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement Leadership

• Serve as the primary onsite leader for continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure CI activities align with operational objectives and financial performance goals.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.

Strategic Execution

• Develop, implement, and sustain improvement initiatives that increase operational efficiency and support long-term business success.
• Utilize data, experience, and sound judgment to make effective decisions and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Finance, and other functional teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement projects.
• Foster collaboration and alignment among stakeholders to achieve measurable results.
• Evaluate financial impacts and support data-driven decision-making processes.
• Coach and mentor frontline employees, supervisors, and managers in continuous improvement methodologies and tools.
• Build organizational capability and support employee engagement in improvement activities.
• Lead, facilitate, and support multiple Performance Improvement Teams focused on solving specific operational challenges and driving measurable improvements.
• Lead, faciliti…