Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Leader

ITG Brands; Cayey (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Health insurance

Education assistance

Stock savings plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

ITG Brands in Cayey, Puerto Rico, seeks a Focus Improvement Lead to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, improving productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

You will own and advance the Daily Management System, lead RCA with tools like A3, 5-Why, and Fishbone, and mentor operators and team leaders in disciplined execution. This role requires ISO, OSHA, and GMP compliance and collaboration with Operations, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, and Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years in manufacturing or CI roles.
• Experience in regulated environments (tobacco, pharma, medical device, or consumer goods).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and sustain performance improvements.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, OSHA regulations, and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead loss elimination and waste reduction initiatives, including NTM and powder waste reduction.
• Own and execute the Daily Management System (DMS), including DDS meetings, KPIs, visual management, and action tracking.
• Drive change management across processes, systems, equipment, and people.
• Optimize line crewing and labor utilization while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Lead continuous improvement and focused improvement initiatives from ideation through sustainability.
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis using structured problem-solving tools (A3, 5-Why, Fishbone).
• Champion and sustain 5S standards through audits, discipline, and corrective actions; ensure ISO, OSHA, GMP compliance.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, and Engineering to achieve site objectives.
• Support audit readiness, regulatory inspections, and internal/external reviews.
• Coach and develop operators and team leaders in IOS behaviors and CI tools.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

A3

5-Why

Fishbone

Job description

ITG Brands in Cayey, Puerto Rico, seeks a Focus Improvement Lead to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, improving productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

You will own and advance the Daily Management System, lead RCA with tools like A3, 5-Why, and Fishbone, and mentor operators and team leaders in disciplined execution. This role requires ISO, OSHA, and GMP compliance and collaboration with Operations, Quality, EHS, Maintenance, and Engineering.