Strategic Continuous Improvement Leader

creationtech; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Creation Technologies is seeking a dedicated Continuous Improvement Leader to drive the CI roadmap and align initiatives with regional and global strategies. You will coach teams, lead cross-functional projects, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or higher and a strong track record in deploying data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification strongly preferred
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the site’s CI roadmap aligned with business objectives and regional/global CI strategy to ensure priorities drive meaningful operational improvement.
• Lead cross-functional CI initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and other methodologies to improve productivity, quality, delivery, and safety performance.
• Coach and mentor site leaders, CI practitioners, and frontline employees to build CI capability and strengthen problem-solving culture.
• Analyze Lean Maturity Assessment (LMA) results, identify gaps, and implement targeted improvement actions to advance site maturity and standardization.
• Oversee CI project pipeline, resource allocation, and progress tracking to ensure timely execution and sustained outcomes.
• Partner with the Site GM and leadership team to integrate CI into annual business planning and daily management systems to support long-term operational excellence.
• Communicate CI progress and results to site, regional, and global stakeholders to share insights, promote alignment, and highlight impacts.
• Collaborate with regional/global CI networks to share best practices and adopt standardized tools to ensure consistent deployment across locations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Data analytics

Project management

ERP awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification

MBA or MS (advanced degree)

Tools

ERP systems

Statistical software

Job description

Creation Technologies is seeking a dedicated Continuous Improvement Leader to drive the CI roadmap and align initiatives with regional and global strategies. You will coach teams, lead cross-functional projects, and deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality, and safety across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or higher and a strong track record in deploying data-driven improvements.