Continuous Improvement Manager

Torrey Holistics; Northampton Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuller Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager in Northampton, PA to drive the next stage of operational transformation. This hands-on role reports to the COO and blends strategic thinking with floor-level execution in a high-mix, low-volume setting.

You will partner across manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain to improve work flows, lead cross-functional teams, and translate opportunities into measurable results.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or Continuous Improvement.
• Hands-on Lean/CI background.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, 5S, root-cause problem solving, flow, pull, and waste elimination.
• Demonstrated success improving cost, productivity, lead time, inventory, quality, and/or delivery.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume, engineered-product, capital-equipment, or project-based manufacturing.
• Ability to assess an operation, identify priorities, and develop a practical improvement roadmap.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and the ability to influence teams without direct authority.
• Experience working across manufacturing and supply chain; sourcing/procurement exposure is highly desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus, but demonstrated application and results matter more than certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive CI across manufacturing and supply chain.
• Identify barriers and waste; translate improvement opportunities into measurable results.
• Develop and execute practical improvement roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with sourcing, procurement, and suppliers to streamline operations.

Skills

Lean methodology

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

Standard Work

Visual Management

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Flow optimization

Waste elimination

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

ERP software

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager – Northampton, PAFuller Technologies is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to help drive the next stage of operational transformation across our organization.This is a highly visible, hands-on role reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer. We are looking for someone who can think strategically about where an organization needs to go while also rolling up their sleeves to help make it happen.The ideal candidate comes from a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment, such as engineered products, industrial equipment, capital equipment, or other complex manufacturing operations. This is not a traditional high-volume production-line CI role.This individual will partner across manufacturing, sourcing, procurement, supply chain, suppliers, and other functions to improve how work flows across the enterprise. They will build and lead cross-functional teams, strengthen communication and accountability, identify barriers and waste, and translate improvement opportunities into measurable results.What we're looking for:7+ years of manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or Continuous Improvement experienceStrong hands-on Lean/Continuous Improvement backgroundExperience with Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, 5S, root-cause problem solving, flow, pull, and waste eliminationDemonstrated success improving cost, productivity, lead time, inventory, quality, and/or deliveryExperience in high-mix, low-volume, engineered-product, capital-equipment, or project-based manufacturingAbility to assess an operation, identify priorities, and develop a practical improvement roadmapStrong cross-functional leadership and the ability to influence teams without direct authorityExperience working across manufacturing and supply chain; sourcing/procurement exposure is highly desirableAbility to communicate effectively from the shop floor through senior leadershipLean Six Sigma certification is a plus, but demonstrated application and results matter more than certificationThis role has no direct reports, but will have significant visibility and influence across the organization. We need someone with the experience and leadership capability to understand the bigger picture while remaining close enough to the work to personally drive execution.Location: Northampton, PennsylvaniaYou should be proficient in:Data Analysis and ManipulationContinuous ImprovementMachine Building/Assembling5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa Diagram)Supplier ManagementStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Process EngineeringProduction OptimizationKaizenQuality Control ExperienceLean Manufacturing PrinciplesSix Sigma ExperienceOperational Metrics & KPI ManagementProduction Planning & SchedulingHigh-level Operations AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisProcess DevelopmentMachines & technologies you'll use:ERP Software