Continuous Improvement Manager

Careers Launch Talent Group; Macon (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A well-known food manufacturing organization in Macon, Missouri, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead improvement initiatives and foster a zero-loss manufacturing culture. This hands-on leadership role requires strong experience in TPM, Lean, and Six Sigma, as well as expertise in root cause analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and have over 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on plant performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plant-based manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years leading TPM, Lean, Six Sigma.
• Hands-on leader thriving in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed TPM, CPS, Lean, and CI best practices.
• Identify and eliminate top losses using data.
• Coach and mentor teams through CI behaviors.
• Engage teams daily to drive sustainable change.

Skills

Leading continuous improvement initiatives

Data-driven problem solving

Facilitating teams

Root cause analysis

Experience with TPM, Lean, Six Sigma

Engagement and coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Production equipment knowledge

Maintenance systems understanding

Job description

We’re partnering with a well-known food manufacturing organization to hire a Continuous Improvement Manager at their Macon, Missouri plant.

This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the Plant Manager, focused on building a zero-loss manufacturing culture and driving World Class performance across the facility.

Salary

Base pay range: $90,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types: Annual Bonus

What You’ll Do

• Lead and embed TPM, CPS, Lean, and continuous improvement best practices across the plant
• Identify and eliminate top losses using data-driven problem solving
• Partner with the Plant Manager to align CI priorities with business goals
• Lead Reliability Improvement Plans (RIPs) and standard work development
• Support autonomous maintenance, centerlining, and plant pillar initiatives (5S, Safety, PM, Focused Improvement)
• Coach and mentor teams through root cause analysis, feedback, and continuous improvement behaviors
• Act as a visible CI leader on the floor — engaging teams daily to drive sustainable change

What We’re Looking For

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Organizational Development, or related field
• 5+ years of plant-based manufacturing experience
• 5+ years leading TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong experience facilitating teams and driving root cause analysis
• Working knowledge of production equipment and maintenance systems
• A hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

Note: This job description reflects the responsibilities and requirements for the Continuous Improvement Manager role as described by Careers Launch Talent Group.