Continuous Improvement Manager

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to help advance operational performance for our manufacturing client in NE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This position will guide company-wide improvement efforts in a manufacturing setting by applying Lean and Six Sigma principles to raise efficiency, strengthen quality, support safety, and reduce unnecessary cost. The role works closely with leaders across multiple functions to turn strategic goals into practical improvement plans and lasting results.

Responsibilities:

• Direct improvement programs that support business goals and long-range operational priorities across the manufacturing organization.

• Mentor team leaders and departmental partners on Lean methods, Six Sigma practices, root cause investigation, and practical problem-solving techniques.

• Lead kaizen workshops and related initiatives that increase throughput, improve product quality, enhance workplace safety, and streamline processes.

• Review production and performance data to uncover opportunities, confirm underlying issues, and guide informed decision-making.

• Collaborate with functional leaders to build continuous improvement capability and maintain ownership for measurable outcomes.

• Reinforce the effective use of quality management processes within improvement work and keep stakeholders informed throughout implementation.

• Monitor project milestones, savings, and performance indicators, then communicate progress and results to leadership.

• Support long-term sustainment by auditing key metrics, confirming realized benefits, and encouraging adherence to established standard work.

• Foster a culture of operational excellence through training, coaching, and ongoing promotion of Lean thinking and continuous learning.

• Apply change management approaches to encourage alignment, support adoption, and improve the success of implemented initiatives.