Continuous Improvement Manager

Movement Search & Delivery; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search and Delivery is conducting a confidential search for a Continuous Improvement Manager for a client in the Traverse City, MI area. This direct-hire role focuses on leading CI projects, performing gap analyses, and driving improvements across plant manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of CI management experience in manufacturing, a Lean mindset, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement changes that improve processes and

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Continuous Improvement Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Experience in a plant manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing mindset is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage CI projects as assigned.
• Perform gap analyses to identify deficiencies in business processes and programs, and recommend adjustments.
• Link process deficiencies directly to bottom line impact.
• Assist with cross-functional project teams to implement change and drive CI.
• Ensure adherence to standard data collection, documentation and reporting processes.
• Build project plans for CI projects, including resources, timelines, and critical paths.
• Manage diverse CI strategies for transactional and/or manufacturing operations.
• Participate in operational continuous improvement reviews.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Job description

Movement Search and Delivery is conducting a confidential search for a Continuous Improvement Manager with a client company of ours that is a global supplier to the automotive, aerospace, and defense markets. This is a direct-hire position and it is based around Traverse City, MI.

What You Will Do:

• Manage CI projects as assigned
• Perform gap analysis to identify deficiencies in business processes and programs, and recommend adjustments to programs and/or processes.
• Link process deficiencies directly to bottom line impact.
• Assist with cross-functional project teams formed to implement change and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to standard processes for data collection, documentation and reporting.
• Build project plans to CI projects, including resources, timeline, critical paths, etc.
• Manage diverse CI strategies for transactional and/or manufacturing operations.
• Participate in operational continuous improvement reviews.

This is a high-profile position, offering an excellent opportunity for continued advancement.

What You Need to Succeed:

• 3+ years experience as a Continuous Improvement Manager and/or Continuous Improvement Coordinator
• Experience in a plant manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing Mindset