Creation Technologies

ContinuousImprovementManager

$120–150k Rochester, Silver Hill, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Continuous Improvement Manager at Creation Technologies. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma. lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance across the entire value stream—from order receipt to planning, supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution. analyze processes”

What You'll Achieve.

enhance efficiency, quality, and performance across the entire value stream; deliver high-quality products; achieve operational and financial goals; measurable, sustainable results

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

problem-solving; data-driven decision-making; analytical adept at translating data into actionable improvements

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizen or lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act is required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3–5 years in electronics manufacturing and lean 5+ years in technical/operational continuous improvement leadership, Proven experience leading multiple kaizen events with measurable, sustainable results, Skilled in Lean tools and methodologies: Value Stream Mapping, PDCA, SMED, Kanban, 5S, Poka Yoke, Standard Work, 3P, TPM, and transactional process improvement, Six Sigma Black Belt problem-solving and data-driven decision-making skills, Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams in a matrixed environment, change management, project management, and analytical adept at translating data into actionable improvements, Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities, Hands-on approach with a willingness to actively implement improvements alongside teams, US Citizen or lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act is required

Nice to Have

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electronics/manufacturing focus)

What You'll Do.

lead initiatives to enhance efficiency

and performance across the entire value stream—from order receipt to planning

implement improvements

address challenges that impact the business unit’s ability to deliver high-quality products

establish a structured continuous improvement strategy

integrate CI principles into daily operations through projects

and targeted initiatives aligned with the company’s goals and overall strategy

Drive a lean manufacturing culture using Kaizen tools (SMED

Value Stream Mapping) and operational excellence principles

Collaborate with leadership to define a Continuous Improvement (CI) Roadmap and facilitate kaizen events

ensuring sustainable results

Lead cost reduction and process improvement initiatives across the business unit

Support new product development and manufacturing process improvements

Mentor teams in early-stage lean implementations and coach staff in CI methods

Implement visual management and problem-solving systems on the shop floor to achieve operational and financial goals

Develop and deliver Lean & Six Sigma training

fostering a culture of continuous improvement

Participate in the Global Continuous Improvement team to share best practices and support cross-BU initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

collaborates with cross-functional teams to analyze processes, implement improvements, and address challenges; Collaborate with leadership to define a Continuous Improvement (CI) Roadmap; Mentor teams in early-stage lean implementations and coach staff in CI methods; Participate in the Global Continuous Improvement team to share best practices and support cross-BU initiatives; Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor teams in a matrixed environment; Hands-on approach with a willingness to actively implement improvements alongside teams

Communication Scope

Excellent verbal and written communication; negotiation; conflict resolution abilities

Process & Methodology

project management

Full Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance across the entire value stream—from order receipt to planning, supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to analyze processes, implement improvements, and address challenges that impact the business unit’s ability to deliver high-quality products. The manager will establish a structured continuous improvement strategy, integrating CI principles into daily operations through projects, kaizen events, and targeted initiatives aligned with the company’s goals and overall strategy. **Responsibilities:** * Drive a lean manufacturing culture using Kaizen tools (SMED, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping) and operational excellence principles. * Collaborate with leadership to define a Continuous Improvement (CI) Roadmap and facilitate kaizen events, ensuring sustainable results. * Lead cost reduction and process improvement initiatives across the business unit. * Support new product development and manufacturing process improvements. * Mentor teams in early-stage lean implementations and coach staff in CI methods. * Implement visual management and problem-solving systems on the shop floor to achieve operational and financial goals. * Develop and deliver Lean & Six Sigma training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. * Participate in the Global Continuous Improvement team to share best practices and support cross-BU initiatives. **Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s degree in engineering (electronics/manufacturing focus) or equivalent work experience/training. * 3–5 years in electronics manufacturing and lean environments; 5+ years in technical/operational continuous improvement leadership. * Proven experience leading multiple kaizen events with measurable, sustai

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