Continuous Improvement / SAP Manager

FXI; Archbald (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

FXI seeks a Continuous Improvement/SAP Manager for on-site operations in the United States. The role drives operational excellence across the plant network, leading SAP initiatives, and coaching teams to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

You will develop and execute strategic manufacturing plans, optimize capacity, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years manufacturing leadership driving operational performance.
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen.
• Strong analytical, financial acumen including P&L.
• Ability to lead change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Champion a Safety-First Culture by embedding EHS and driving world-class safety performance.
• Lead Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and related methods.
• Drive Operational Excellence Across Facilities via KPI management and shop-floor monitoring.
• Serve as the SAP Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert; lead training, upgrades, and tooling improvements.
• Develop and execute strategic manufacturing plans to optimize capacity, reduce costs, and support growth.
• Ensure Quality and Regulatory Compliance using ISO standards and effective corrective actions.
• Partner with Supply Chain to improve order management, forecasting, and value engineering.
• Lead CIP programs to identify cost savings across labor, materials, and overhead.
• Drive production performance and on-time delivery while meeting customer specifications.
• Provide leadership and cross-functional alignment with plant leadership and teams.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

SMED / quick changeovers

Kanban systems

Financial acumen

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Continuous Improvement / SAP Manager

Job Type: On-Site

Reporting to: Plant Manager

Direct Report: SAP Planner

Company Overview:FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Job Summary:The Continuous Improvement/SAP Manager will have overall responsibility to drive operational excellence throughout the organization by identifying opportunities, strategizing solutions, training and coordinating team members’ efforts, and delivering results. Align with Plant Leadership to address improvement opportunities. Major focus on developing people and creating a self-sustained continuous improvement program in all manufacturing processes and cost saving initiatives across the plant network and manufacturing the highest quality products in a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion a Safety-First Culture by embedding EHS principles into daily operations and driving continuous improvement toward world-class safety performance.
  • Lead Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SPC, and other operational excellence methodologies to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
  • Drive Operational Excellence Across Facilities through KPI management, short interval controls, OEE improvement, and performance monitoring at the shop-floor level.
  • Serve as the SAP Manufacturing Subject Matter Expert, leading user training, supporting system upgrades, troubleshooting issues, and developing tools to improve planning and operational performance.
  • Develop and Execute Strategic Manufacturing Plans to optimize plant operations, increase capacity and efficiency, reduce costs, and support business growth.
  • Ensure Quality and Regulatory Compliance by maintaining ISO standards, promoting quality awareness, reducing the cost of quality, and driving effective corrective actions through root cause analysis.
  • Partner with Supply Chain Teams to improve order management, forecasting accuracy, value engineering, and overall supply chain performance.
  • Lead Operational and Financial Improvement Programs by identifying cost‑saving opportunities across labor, materials, freight, and overhead while managing continuous improvement project (CIP) objectives.
  • Drive Production Performance and Customer Satisfaction by improving lead times, reducing variation, ensuring on‑time delivery, and consistently meeting customer specifications.
  • Provide Leadership and Cross-Functional Alignment by developing high‑performing teams, collaborating with plant leadership, facilitating communication, and supporting company‑wide operational goals.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, with a proven track record of driving operational performance and business results.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and people development skills, with experience leading, motivating, and managing diverse teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, including Six Sigma methodologies, Kaizen events, and root cause problem‑solving tools.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience with P&L responsibility, manufacturing metrics, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead change in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, effectively managing priorities, timelines, and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish clear goals, drive accountability, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience in cross‑functional collaboration within matrix organizations, partnering effectively with operations, supply chain, quality, and leadership teams.
• Hands‑on operational leadership experience, including process improvement, value stream mapping, SMED/quick changeovers, Kanban systems, and standardized work practices.
• Strong problem‑solving capabilities, with experience applying 8D, 5 Why, SQDC, TPM, and other operational excellence tools to improve performance.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, along with the ability to assess manufacturing operations, identify improvement opportunities, and align strategies with long‑term business objectives.

Total Rewards:

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Short-and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual’s membership in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities for employment and advancement. FXI prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.