Continuous Improvement Manager - Black Belt

DSJ Global; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for a large, global chemical manufacturing operation in Gainesville, Florida. You will lead Operational Excellence and Lean initiatives across the site, driving improvements in productivity, cost, throughput, quality and overall performance.

The ideal candidate brings a strong CI/OE background within manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma expertise, and 5+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification is required.
• 5+ years in Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence/Lean Manufacturing or Process Improvement.
• Manufacturing environment experience and cross-functional project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives site-wide.
• Develop and execute improvement projects focusing on cost reduction, productivity, throughput, waste reduction and process optimization.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements.
• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping and process mapping for improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, EHS and site leadership.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure financial and operational impact.
• Build CI capabilities through coaching, training and employee engagement.
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support larger strategic Operational Excellence initiatives across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean Six Sigma

Process optimization

Kaizen events

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DMAIC

Lean tools

Job description

Location: Gainesville. FL
Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

A large, global manufacturing organization with 5,000+ employees is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead Operational Excellence and Lean initiatives across a key chemical manufacturing operation in Florida.

This position will be responsible for identifying and executing opportunities to improve productivity, cost, throughput, quality, and overall operational performance. The ideal candidate brings a strong Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence background within a manufacturing environment and is comfortable partnering with operations and engineering leadership to drive sustainable change.

Chemical manufacturing experience is highly preferred, but candidates from other complex process manufacturing environments will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Develop and execute improvement projects focused on cost reduction, productivity, throughput, waste reduction, and process optimization.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, process mapping, root cause analysis, and other Lean/CI activities.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, and site leadership.
• Establish and track KPIs to measure the financial and operational impact of improvement initiatives.
• Build Continuous Improvement capabilities throughout the organization through coaching, training, and employee engagement.
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.
• Support larger strategic Operational Excellence initiatives across the organization as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.
• 5+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, or Process Improvement.
• Strong experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvement projects and delivering measurable operational results.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, root cause analysis, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to influence and drive change across multiple levels of a manufacturing organization.

Preferred Experience

• Experience within chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, or other process-intensive manufacturing environments.
• Track record of delivering measurable cost savings, productivity improvements, or capacity gains.
• Experience working within a large-scale, multi-site manufacturing organization.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Full relocation package available
• Opportunity to join a large 5,000+ employee organization with long-term career growth opportunities