Senior Continuous Improvement Manager

IDEX Corporation; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement savings program with company match

PTO

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager to spearhead Continuous Improvement strategies impacting core business performance. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience, expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include training internal experts and facilitating process improvements. Competitive compensation of $124k - $186k, inclusive of performance bonuses, is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience improving end-to-end order-to-remittance processes.
• Proven ability to identify opportunities for automation and variation reduction.
• Strong working knowledge of Mixed Model Lean, PFEP, GDP, and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute a CI Roadmap aligned with strategic goals.
• Train and certify internal CI experts.
• Act as a lead practitioner for Rapid Improvement Events.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

BA/BS in an engineering-type discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma tools

Job description

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Mott Corporation is a technology-driven, high-precision filtration company trusted by the world’s leading technical brands in Medicine, Computing Power, Clean Energy, and Space Exploration. Our products are essential to life‑saving medical devices, artificial intelligence, and missions to Mars. As an employee-owned company and part of the IDEX family, we have more than doubled in size over the last five years and are poised for significant expansion. We inspire our team to “escape the ordinary” to solve mission‑critical problems while having fun along the way.

Job Title

Sr. Continuous Improvement Manager

Reports To

VP of Operations, Mott

Job Description

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), you will lead and facilitate the successful implementation of Continuous Improvement (CI) strategies with a sustaining impact on business performance. You will be directly responsible for the operational support and implementation of transformational process improvements across the enterprise, focusing on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth/Innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Establish and execute a CI Roadmap aligned with strategic goals and IDEX Office of Business Systems.

Training & Development: Train and certify internal CI experts to ensure program scalability and the sustainment of Lean principles.

Hands‑on Implementation: Act as a lead practitioner for Rapid Improvement Events (RIEs), Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and Standard Work.

Operational Excellence: Utilize 80/20 methods, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma tools to drive focus on high-impact organizational items.

• Problem Solving: Implement robust root cause and corrective action (RCCM) principles to maintain operational continuity.
• Financial & Resource Impact: Identify large cost centers to systematically drive productivity and protect profit margins.
• Executive Communication: Provide clear direction and regular updates to Senior Leadership regarding event outcomes and accountability.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Educational Background: BA/BS in an engineering-type discipline or a technical degree; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Relevant Experience: 5+ years of experience improving end-to-end order-to-remittance processes within a business or production environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of Mixed Model Lean, PFEP, GDP, and KPIs.
• Analytical Skills: Proven ability to identify opportunities for automation and variation reduction.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to motivate others, build trust, and maintain a long-term project plan while addressing tactical short-term issues.

Personal Attributes

• Drive for Success: Strong sense of ownership and a results-based approach to productivity.
• Effective Under Pressure: Comfortable utilizing reliable problem-solving methodologies in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative Partner: Ability to leverage influencing and mentoring skills in a multi-cultural environment.
• Detail-Oriented: High level of integrity and attention to detail in all deployment areas.

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $124,000.00 – $186,000.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for a performance-based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

Equal Opportunity

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

Accommodation

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Job Family

Operations

Business Unit

Mott