Continuous Improvement Manager – DeWitt Area

The Pivot Group Careers; DeWitt Charter Township (MI); Presencial; USD 87.000 - 133.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pivot Group Careers is recruiting an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager for DeWitt, MI. This role focuses on driving operational efficiency through lean practices, kaizen events, and data-driven problem solving.

We partner with Michigan manufacturers to identify improvement opportunities and deliver measurable results across production areas. A Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years lean manufacturing experience are preferred, with strong communication skills important for success.

Formación

• Bachelor degree in engineering, operations, or related field.
• Three to five years of lean manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis.
• Strong data analysis and spreadsheet skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication with hourly and salaried staff.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate kaizen events with production and support teams.
• Track key performance indicators and report progress to leadership.
• Train supervisors and operators in lean tools and methods.
• Standardize work instructions and best practices across shifts.
• Support root cause analysis for recurring quality and downtime issues.
• Coordinate improvement plans with maintenance and engineering.
• Lead continuous improvement projects across production areas.
• Map current processes and identify waste and bottlenecks.

Conocimientos

Kaizen

5S

Value stream mapping

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Spreadsheet skills

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field

Herramientas

ERP

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Statistical Process Control

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Manager | DeWitt, MI

Salary Range

$87,000 – $133,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for driving operational efficiency and eliminating waste? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the DeWitt area seeking experienced Continuous Improvement Managers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Continuous Improvement Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around DeWitt in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the DeWitt region seeking Continuous Improvement Managers. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Facilitate kaizen events with production and support teams.
• Track key performance indicators and report progress to leadership.
• Train supervisors and operators in lean tools and methods.
• Standardize work instructions and best practices across shifts.
• Support root cause analysis for recurring quality and downtime issues.
• Coordinate improvement plans with maintenance and engineering.
• Lead continuous improvement projects across production areas.
• Map current processes and identify waste and bottlenecks.

Recommended Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis.
• Strong data analysis and spreadsheet skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication with hourly and salaried staff.
• Bachelor degree in engineering, operations, or related field.
• Three to five years of lean manufacturing experience.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume or automotive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with statistical process control.
• Project management certification.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing execution systems.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Kaizen Manager, Lean Manufacturing Manager, Process Improvement Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Coordinator, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Quality Improvement Manager, Operations Improvement Specialist

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Kaizen Lean Six Sigma Cost Reduction Access Support Lean Manufacturing Driving Performance Metrics Management Skills Organization Operational Excellence Six Sigma Process Optimization Operations Waste Business Process Analysis Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Process Improvement Compensation Operational Efficiency Metrics Workshops Change Management Continuous Improvement Optimization Manufacturing Administration Preparation Data Analysis Engineering Business Training Communication Management

Salary Package:

$ 87,000.00 – 133,000.00 (US Dollar)