Continuous Improvement Manager

Ultimate Staffing; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager in Oxnard, CA to lead operational excellence initiatives in aerospace manufacturing. You will drive cost reductions, develop KPI dashboards, and guide cross‑functional teams using Lean Six Sigma and data-driven methodologies.

The role demands 7+ years in manufacturing/ops with 3+ years in CI leadership, plus strong analytics and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement training.
• 7+ years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• 3+ years in a Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Lean leadership role.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects with measurable results.
• Strong analytical, project management, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and operations.
• Drive cost reduction programs and maintain a pipeline of productivity projects.
• Partner with Finance to validate savings and measure business impact.
• Develop and manage KPI dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting processes.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and sustain results.
• Promote a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and operational excellence.
• Support strategic business objectives through performance monitoring and continuous improvement efforts.
• Present progress, results, and recommendations to site leadership.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

Lean Six Sigma certification

Tools

BI reporting

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager Needed in Oxnard - Available Now

A leading aerospace manufacturing organization seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive operational excellence, productivity, and business transformation initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven Lean/Six Sigma professional who enjoys delivering measurable results and influencing organizational change.

Industry: Aerospace

Salary: $150,000 - $160,000 DOE

Position Summary

Seeking a results-driven Continuous Improvement Manager to lead operational excellence initiatives and drive measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, productivity, and customer satisfaction. This role will champion continuous improvement programs, lead cross-functional projects, and partner with leadership to improve business performance through Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and operations.
• Drive cost reduction programs and maintain a pipeline of productivity projects.
• Partner with Finance to validate savings and measure business impact.
• Develop and manage KPI dashboards, performance metrics, and reporting processes.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and sustain results.
• Promote a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and operational excellence.
• Support strategic business objectives through performance monitoring and continuous improvement efforts.
• Present progress, results, and recommendations to site leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement training.
• 7+ years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• 3+ years in a Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or Lean leadership role.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects with measurable results.
• Strong analytical, project management, and leadership skills.

Preferred

• Experience in aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or highly regulated environments.
• Business Intelligence (BI) reporting experience.
• Strong understanding of cost savings validation, standard costing, and productivity metrics.

Key Competencies

• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma
• Kaizen Facilitation
• KPI Development & Performance Management
• Cost Reduction & Productivity Improvement
• Financial Acumen & P&L Impact Analysis
• Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

Success in This Role

• Deliver measurable cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Improve key operational performance metrics.
• Drive sustainable process improvements.
• Strengthen organizational problem-solving capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

If you're a hands-on Continuous Improvement leader who thrives on driving measurable operational and financial results, we'd like to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.