Continuous Improvement Manager

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead the CI strategy and drive measurable operational results across the organization. You will partner with manufacturing leadership to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and strengthen processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methods.

This is a highly visible leadership role focused on building a culture of continuous improvement, empowering teams at all levels to identify opportunities, solve problems, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of CI leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in engineer-to-order, fabrication, or manufacturing operations.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.
• Proven track record delivering measurable operational results.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles, value stream mapping, RCA, Kaizen facilitation, and change management.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and act on operational data.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead ASC's Continuous Improvement program, aligning with company goals and priorities.
• Partner with manufacturing to identify process improvements, productivity gains, and cost reductions.
• Lead Kaizen events, workshops, and structured problem-solving initiatives.
• Utilize CI methodologies to drive data-based decisions and measurable results.
• Analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and develop sustainable solutions.
• Train, coach, and mentor teams on CI principles, tools, and techniques.
• Work hands-on with production teams to implement changes on the floor.
• Develop communication strategies to build awareness and engagement in CI initiatives.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure CI program effectiveness.
• Present updates and recommendations to plant leadership and senior management.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning across the organization.
• Support all shifts to ensure successful CI implementation and sustainment.
• Drive labor efficiency through process optimization and capital investments.
• Ensure CI activities support safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen events

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Training & mentoring

MS Office

Education

Industrial Engineering

Operations management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading ASC's Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy and driving measurable operational results across the organization. This role partners closely with manufacturing and operations leadership to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve productivity, and strengthen processes through Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, and structured problem-solving methodologies.

This is a highly visible leadership role that focuses on building a culture of continuous improvement while empowering team members at all levels to identify opportunities, solve problems, and implement sustainable solutions. Success in this role will be measured through improvements in productivity, labor efficiency, cycle times, quality, safety, and on-time delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead ASC's Continuous Improvement program, ensuring alignment with company goals, strategic initiatives, and operational priorities
• Partner with manufacturing and operations leadership to identify opportunities for process improvement, productivity gains, and cost reduction
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, process improvement workshops, and structured problem-solving initiatives
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and other CI methodologies to drive data-based decision-making and measurable business results
• Analyze current processes, identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and develop sustainable solutions that improve operational performance
• Train, coach, and mentor team members on continuous improvement principles, tools, and techniques
• Work hands-on with production teams to implement process changes and reinforce best practices on the manufacturing floor
• Develop communication strategies that build awareness, engagement, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives across the organization
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure the effectiveness of improvement efforts and overall program success
• Present project updates, results, and recommendations to plant leadership and senior management
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning
• Support all shifts as needed to ensure successful implementation and sustainment of CI initiatives
• Drive labor efficiency improvements through process optimization, workflow design, and strategic capital investment opportunities
• Ensure all improvement activities support ASC's commitments to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading or implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in an engineer-to-order, fabrication, industrial, or manufacturing operation preferred
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement certification strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement projects that produce measurable operational results
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, Kaizen facilitation, and change management
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to drive decision-making and action planning
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence teams across multiple departments and organizational levels
• Exceptional presentation, communication, facilitation, and training skills
• Self-starter with a passion for problem-solving and organizational improvement
• Strong project management, organization, and time management skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to regularly walk the production floor and interact with manufacturing teams
• Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout manufacturing areas during assessments and improvement activities
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to support multiple shifts and work flexible hours when required to facilitate improvement initiatives
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments

Come helps us build safer, smarter, and more efficient ways to power the world's most demanding data centers.

Core Values

Safety – Continuous focus on the culture necessary to achieve and Injury-Free workplace.

Integrity – Act ethically and transparently in all business and personnel dealings. Do the right thing, even when it hard.

Quality – Daily focus on the system and process necessary to ensure high-quality product is delivered from our facilities.

Teamwork – Combine individual strengths to achieve exceptional results.

One Team One Goal.

ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.