Job Description: The Senior Continuous Improvement Manager leads enterprise-wide continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational performance, quality, and efficiency across multiple sites. This role partners with operations leadership and cross-functional teams to embed structured improvement methods and foster a culture of accountability and excellence. The position supports organizational objectives by driving waste reduction, improving process stability, and strengthening problem-solving capabilities. The Senior Continuous Improvement Manager serves as a change leader and coach, ensuring sustainable improvement and measurable business results. Primary Duties Primary duties may include, but are not limited to: • Leads the deployment of continuous improvement strategies aligned with organizational and operational excellence objectives. • Partners with operations leadership and site teams to identify performance gaps and implement structured improvement plans. • Facilitates improvement activities, including workshops, process reviews, and hands-on improvement events, to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. • Coaches leaders and frontline teams in continuous improvement principles, standard work, and problem-solving methodologies. • Drives a culture of workplace observation and accountability by identifying process deviations and supporting corrective action plans. • Identifies and delivers cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. • Analyzes operational data and performance metrics to track progress and communicate results to leadership. • Serves as a change agent by promoting employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement behaviors across sites. • Hires, trains, coaches, counsels, and evaluates performance of direct reports. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Education and Experience Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related discipline; 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations environments, including 5+ years leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives, or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Experience supporting multi-site operations is preferred. Experience within durable goods manufacturing or related industries is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Strong working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence principles. • Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. • Solid understanding of operational performance metrics, business planning, and cost drivers. • Effective project management skills with a strong focus on execution and sustainability. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage all levels of the organization. • Proven ability to support change management and build credibility through collaboration and coaching. Essential Mental and Physical Functions: • Ability to think strategically and make decisions in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. • Ability to analyze complex information and develop practical improvement strategies. • Frequent interaction with leaders, supervisors, and frontline employees. • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during site and production area visits. • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds as required. • Ability to travel periodically, including overnight travel, to support site-level improvement efforts. Work Environment: • Work is performed in a professional office environment with regular visits to manufacturing or operational facilities. • Exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, moving mechanical parts, and industrial equipment during site visits. • Required adherence to all safety policies and procedures while present in operational environments. • Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams in both office and production settings. • Use of appropriate personal protective equipment as required during facility visits. Benefits and Compensation Summary: We take care of our people. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits to all full-time team members, including: • Tuition reimbursement • Paid time-off • Paid holidays • Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts • Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan Bonus • Premium 401(k) plan Pay Range: $128,051.00 - $192,076.00