Continuous Improvement Manager - Mason Area

Job Description:Continuous Improvement Manager | Mason, MISalary Range: $95,000 - $142,000 depending on experienceAre you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for driving operational efficiency and eliminating waste? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Mason seeking skilled Continuous Improvement Managers.The OpportunityWe partner with manufacturers across Mason seeking Continuous Improvement Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies and initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, TPM).Identify and analyze operational inefficiencies, waste, and bottlenecks across manufacturing processes.Facilitate and manage continuous improvement projects from conception through to successful implementation and sustainment.Train, coach, and mentor employees at all levels in continuous improvement methodologies and tools.Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness and financial impact of CI initiatives.Drive a culture of continuous improvement, problem-solving, and waste elimination throughout the organization.Develop and implement standardized work procedures and best practices to ensure process stability and sustainability.Recommended QualificationsProven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent Lean certification).Expertise in Lean methodologies (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen) and their practical application.Strong project management, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change and engage cross-functional teams in improvement efforts.Bonus QualificationsProficiency with advanced statistical software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) for complex data analysis.Experience leading Continuous Improvement initiatives related to Industry 4.0 or digital transformation.Certification or deep experience in specialized Lean methodologies such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or Theory of Constraints (TOC).Demonstrated financial modeling skills for evaluating the ROI of improvement projects.Job Titles That Should ApplyProcess Improvement Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Lean Manager, Six Sigma Manager, Business Process Improvement Manager, CI Manager, Continuous Improvement Lead, Process Optimization Manager, Operational Excellence Lead, Lean Six Sigma Manager, Performance Improvement Manager, Efficiency & Optimization Manager, Business Process Analyst, Process Excellence ManagerWhy Pivot GroupThe Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.Required Skills:• Performance • Indicators • 5S • Data • Resume • Kaizen • Offers • Business Process Improvement • Lean Six Sigma • Modeling • Support • Driving • Development • Organization • Operational Excellence • Process Optimization • Six Sigma • Financial Modeling • Digital Transformation • Waste • Business Process • Sustainability • Analysis • Key Performance Indicators • Salary • Hiring • Partnerships • Process Improvement • Operational Efficiency • Compensation • Continuous Improvement • Optimization • Manufacturing • Preparation • Data Analysis • Software • Maintenance • Business • Project Management • Management Salary Package: $ 95,000.00 - 142,000.00 (US Dollar)

Created: 2026-04-03