Lean Continuous Improvement Manager — Mattawan Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively connecting manufacturing firms in the Mattawan area with skilled Continuous Improvement Managers. This role focuses on driving efficiency, eliminating waste, and delivering tangible improvements across production lines in Michigan’s manufacturing community.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on kaizen experience, lean tools mastery, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects across production areas.
• Map current processes and identify waste and bottlenecks.
• 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.

Skills

Kaizen

5S

Value stream mapping

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Spreadsheet skills

Cross-functional teams

Clear written and verbal communication

Lean manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering, operations, or related field

Tools

ERP

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is actively connecting manufacturing firms in the Mattawan area with skilled Continuous Improvement Managers. This role focuses on driving efficiency, eliminating waste, and delivering tangible improvements across production lines in Michigan’s manufacturing community.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on kaizen experience, lean tools mastery, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.