Continuous Improvement Manager (1157033)

The Judge Group; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group's Elizabeth, NJ facility is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Manager to lead CI initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will develop metrics, report KPI trends, and coach teams in problem-solving and standardized work.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering with 3+ years in industrial or CI roles, Lean Six Sigma credentials, and strong Excel/Tableau skills to drive data-driven improvements in safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, process improvement, or continuous improvement roles.
• Experience working directly with production or operational teams required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead resource for continuous improvement initiatives within assigned operational areas.
• Develop, track, and report performance metrics to support operational excellence and daily performance management.
• Facilitate structured team meetings that drive accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize business intelligence and data visualization tools (Tableau) to improve KPI reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Support productivity, equipment performance (OEE), and process improvement initiatives through data analysis and performance monitoring.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to resolve operational challenges and prevent recurrence.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analyses to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and balanced workloads.
• Manage short-term improvement projects focused on achieving measurable operational results.
• Implement workplace organization and standardization practices to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Train and coach employees on continuous improvement methodologies, problem-solving tools, and process improvement practices.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Location: Elizabeth, NJ

Salary: $125,000.00 USD Annually - $145,000.00 USD Annually

Our client is currently seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Manager to join their growing team at their facility in New Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead resource for continuous improvement initiatives within assigned operational areas.
• Develop, track, and report performance metrics to support operational excellence and daily performance management.
• Facilitate structured team meetings that drive accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize business intelligence and data visualization tools (tableau) to improve KPI reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Support productivity, equipment performance (OEE), and process improvement initiatives through data analysis and performance monitoring.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts to resolve operational challenges and prevent recurrence.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analyses to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and balanced workloads.
• Manage short-term improvement projects focused on achieving measurable operational results.
• Implement workplace organization and standardization practices to improve safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Train and coach employees on continuous improvement methodologies, problem-solving tools, and process improvement practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, process improvement, or continuous improvement roles.
• Experience working directly with production or operational teams required.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence tools preferred.
• Strong OEE experience
• Experience leading projects and cross-functional improvement initiatives preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) a plus!

Company offers a solid benefits plan including medical, dental, vision and a matching 401k.