Process Improvement & Optimization Manager

Mogi I/O : OTT/Podcast/Short Video Apps for you; City of Geneva (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Geneva is seeking a Process Improvement & Optimization Manager to lead initiatives enhancing efficiency and reliability. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in manufacturing, with strong skills in Lean implementation and TPM. This full-time role offers a salary range of $100,000 – $150,000 plus a 10% bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in management.
• Proven experience in Lean systems and TPM implementation.
• Strong analytical, process mapping, and RCA problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute plant improvement projects.
• Standardize work processes and manage documentation.
• Analyze production data and identify efficiency gaps.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on best practices.
• Develop and deliver training on Lean tools.
• Manage plant MES reporting and performance metrics.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TPM implementation

Process Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

MES reporting

Cross-functional leadership

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Process Improvement & Optimization Manager

Location: Geneva, USA
Salary: $100,000 – $150,000 + 10% bonus
Experience: 5–20 years (3+ years in management)
Work Authorization: US Citizen, Green Card, or Permanent Resident (no sponsorship)

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement (Kaizen, HPS, SMED, 5S)
• TPM implementation & methodologies
• Process Mapping (Value Stream Maps, Flow Diagrams)
• Root Cause Analysis (Fishbone, 5-Whys)
• MES reporting & data-driven decisions
• Cross-functional leadership & training
• KPI tracking & performance measurement

Role Summary

Seeking a Continuous Improvement / Operations Excellence Manager to lead efficiency and reliability initiatives across the plant. This role focuses on Lean implementation, TPM, waste reduction, process optimization, and driving sustainable improvements in performance and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute plant improvement projects (Lean, TPM, HPS, Kaizen).
• Standardize work processes (visual management, SOPs, set-up sheets, parameters).
• Analyze production data, create process/value stream maps, and identify efficiency gaps.
• Drive root cause analysis and implement sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams on strategies and best practices.
• Develop and deliver training on Lean and continuous improvement tools.
• Manage plant MES reporting and performance metrics.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing with 3+ years in management.
• Proven experience in Lean systems and TPM implementation.
• Strong analytical, process mapping, and RCA problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quantify improvements using KPIs and present to leadership.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Software Development