Continuous Improvement Manager

Socket.dev; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Health Savings Account

Company-Provided Insurance

Voluntary Insurance Options

401(k) Plan

Educational Support

Lifestyle Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Safe Work Environment

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for its West Bend, Wisconsin plant. You will lead Lean initiatives, develop measurements, and train teams in Six Sigma, Kanban, VSM, and related tools to improve profitability and operations.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing leadership, strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive value through data-driven improvements. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering field with manufacturing ops & quality systems.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience.
• 3–5 years in a manufacturing leadership role with proven results.
• Strong collaboration, project management, and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cost-improvement activities and lead lean projects.
• Drive CentroMotion Operating System integration and sustainment.
• Develop lean training materials and coordinate training events.
• Facilitate and drive value stream mapping, process mapping, policy deployment, Kanban, TPM and related lean tools.
• Measure manufacturing and supply chain performance and share best practices across sites.
• Collaborate across functions to align with corporate vision and business goals.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Project management

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Technical skills

MS Office

Cross-functional

Communication

Vision sharing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Industrial Engineering or related engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

Description

The Continuous Improvement manager will significantly contribute to year over year profitability and operational improvement through the support of Lean initiatives. This role is responsible for delivering results through the development, improvement, and implementation of the Lean process which includes proper measurement systems and instilling a continuous improvement culture. The CI Manager will facilitate and train individuals in the use of the Lean improvement techniques (i.e., Six Sigma, MBF, TPM, Kanban, Cellular Mfg., VSM, 5S, Pareto, SMED, etc.), develop simulations and activities to reinforce concepts, and create supporting documentation such as Facilitator's Guides. This position will be located in West Bend, WI and report to the plant manager.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination of all activities related to productive cost improvements.
• Lead the integration of the CentroMotion Operating System (as implemented) and support its ongoing sustainment.
• Drive business-critical lean projects for the business by using sound project management principles. Own the results and share best practices as applicable across the site.
• Assist with the development of lean training materials. Facilitate and/or coordinate training activities for lean improvement techniques.
• Drive the use of these tools at the location, through the facilitation of events, simulations, activities, and projects.
• Facilitate business process improvements as identified by the plant manager and operations leadership team.
• Establish and coordinate world class measurements as necessary to determine manufacturing and supply chain performance and capability.
• Work with business leaders to identify the needs of the businesses regarding continuous improvement process support.
• Evaluate and measure the impact continuous improvement is making on the business results, adjusting the support as needed to insure business result improvements.
• Ensure best practice sharing and continuous improvement participation collaboration across Centro Motion.

Requirements

Education:

• BS in Business Management, Industrial Engineering, or other engineering disciplines, with experience in manufacturing operations and quality systems (preferred).

Experience/Competencies:

• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma experience
• 3-5 years prior experience in a manufacturing leadership role with a proven track record.
• Strong collaboration skills are a must for this role.
• Project management skills.
• Organizational, Analytical and Technical skills
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Problem solving skills.
• Must be resilient and capable of dealing with ambiguity.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams formats.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, with the ability to effectively function in a supportive/consultative role. Must be able to show success by influencing others, not necessarily directing as this is a consultative role.
• Experience with the lean tools, (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Process Mapping, Policy Deployment, Kanban, TPM, JIT, Cellular Mfg., SMED, 3P, Flow concepts, etc.)
• Must believe in metrics that measure operational excellence.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, both oral and written demonstrated by the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers.
• Ability to effectively work cross-functionally.
• Capacity to understand the corporate vision, and the ability to share this vision with the business unit.
• Computer literacy and analytical skills must be above average, including experience with Microsoft suite of products.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.