Continuous Improvement Manager

Commercial Metals; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost?

4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan

$500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle?

Competitive Compensation and Bonuses

Company-paid Life and Disability Ins.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Advancement Opportunities

Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation

Job summary

Commercial Metals seeks a Senior Continuous Improvement Leader in Georgia to drive site-wide CI initiatives. You will lead safety-aligned improvements, manage cross-functional projects, and apply Lean/Six Sigma tools to optimize efficiency and cost. Expect travel for benchmarking and cross‑site support.

The role requires 8+ years in CI/operations, ERP/MES/CMMS experience, and a hands-on leadership style on the shop floor to validate data and mentor teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering/operations/business or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in engineering/operations management or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred; Green Belt or ability to obtain within timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide continuous improvement strategy aligned to safety, KPIs, and business goals.
• Partner across functions to identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact improvements.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement tools to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Lead cross-functional projects from problem identification through sustained implementation.
• Oversee the portfolio of projects across the organization to ensure alignment with business goals and priorities.
• Analyze process performance using data-driven methods to identify waste, variability, and improvement opportunities.
• Standardize best practices across departments and shifts to sustain operational improvements.
• Present business cases, project results, and recommendations to site leadership.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Green Belt (or ability to obtain)

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP/MES

CMMS

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Advanced Excel

Job description

it's what's inside that counts

There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering:

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Lead site-wide continuous improvement strategy aligned to safety, KPIs, and business goals
• Partner across functions to identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact improvements
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement tools to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost
• Lead cross-functional projects from problem identification through sustained implementation
• Oversee the portfolio of projects across the organization to ensure alignment with business goals and priorities.
• Analyze process performance using data-driven methods to identify waste, variability, and improvement opportunities
• Standardize best practices across departments and shifts to sustain operational improvements
• Present business cases, project results, and recommendations to site leadership
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What You'll Need

• 8+ years in continuous improvement, operations, engineering, or manufacturing leadership
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred; Green Belt or ability to obtain within an established timeframe required
• Experience with ERP/MES, CMMS, Power BI, Microsoft Project, and advanced Excel
• Proven success delivering results through Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and drive practical, sustainable improvements
• Ability to influence, motivate and direct large, cross-functional teams that do not report directly in to this position
• Hands‑on leader who is comfortable spending time on the shop floor to observe work processes and validate data
• Willingness to travel for benchmarking, cross‑site support, and continuous improvement initiatives

Your Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical field required
• Master's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred

We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years - and we're just getting started.

CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law.