Continuous Improvement Manager

Korn Ferry; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager in Waycross, Georgia. This full-time role involves leading process improvement initiatives in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements while mentoring teams and facilitating daily management activities. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Operations Management or Industrial Engineering and at least five years of experience in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in low-volume, high-mix environments strongly preferred.
• Lean or Continuous Improvement certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events and 5S initiatives to improve performance.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with CI standards.
• Facilitate daily visual management on the production floor.

Skills

Leadership and coaching

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Salesforce

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

We’re actively looking for a hands‑on Continuous Improvement Manager to support plant operations in a low‑volume, high‑mix manufacturing and repair environment. You will lead strategic process improvement initiatives that enhance Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance across our operations. This Manager will lead audits, facilitate daily standups, and partner closely with shop‑level teams and maintenance laborers to implement sustainable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events, blitz activities, and 5S initiatives to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Conduct monthly and bi-monthly audits and ensure compliance with CI standards
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration and coach teams to adopt a CI mindset
• Facilitate daily visual management and standups on the production floor
• Support strategic projects and capital initiatives
• Mentor and empower teams to lead their own improvement events
• Utilize tools like Power BI, Excel, MMS, Salesforce, ETQ (experience preferred but not required)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience working in low‑volume, high‑mix environments strongly preferred
• Strong leadership and coaching ability (no direct reports, but must influence and mentor effectively)
• Lean or Continuous Improvement certification is a plus (not required)
• Familiarity with CI systems and data‑driven decision‑making
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills