Strategic CI Leader for Cross-Functional Operations

Fuller Technologies - USA; Northampton Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuller Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager in Northampton, PA to drive the next stage of operational transformation. This hands-on role reports to the COO and blends strategic thinking with floor-level execution in a high-mix, low-volume setting.

You will partner across manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain to improve work flows, lead cross-functional teams, and translate opportunities into measurable results.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or Continuous Improvement.
• Hands-on Lean/CI background.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, 5S, root-cause problem solving, flow, pull, and waste elimination.
• Demonstrated success improving cost, productivity, lead time, inventory, quality, and/or delivery.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume, engineered-product, capital-equipment, or project-based manufacturing.
• Ability to assess an operation, identify priorities, and develop a practical improvement roadmap.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and the ability to influence teams without direct authority.
• Experience working across manufacturing and supply chain; sourcing/procurement exposure is highly desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus, but demonstrated application and results matter more than certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive CI across manufacturing and supply chain.
• Identify barriers and waste; translate improvement opportunities into measurable results.
• Develop and execute practical improvement roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with sourcing, procurement, and suppliers to streamline operations.

Skills

Lean methodology

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

Standard Work

Visual Management

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Flow optimization

Waste elimination

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

ERP software

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Fuller Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager in Northampton, PA to drive the next stage of operational transformation. This hands-on role reports to the COO and blends strategic thinking with floor-level execution in a high-mix, low-volume setting.

You will partner across manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain to improve work flows, lead cross-functional teams, and translate opportunities into measurable results.