Continuous Improvement Manager
Direct Hire | Madison, WI
Salary Range: $120,000–$130,000
Overview
We are partnering with a Madison-based organization to identify a high-impact Continuous Improvement Manager who will play a key role in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen overall business performance.
The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—someone who can translate data and insight into sustainable improvements while influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Process Optimization
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies
Analyze operational and performance data to identify improvement opportunities across operations, supply chain, production, and administrative functions
Strategy & Execution
Develop, manage, and execute the organization’s continuous improvement roadmap
Partner with senior leadership to align CI initiatives with strategic business objectives
Establish KPIs, monitor results, and report measurable performance improvements
Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor and coach employees on CI tools, methodologies, and structured problem-solving
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and improvement events to build organizational capability
Change Management
Lead change initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems
Engage stakeholders at all levels to address resistance and sustain long-term improvements
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
Experience: 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or process optimization, ideally within manufacturing or supply chain environments
Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
Core Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
Demonstrated success delivering measurable operational improvements
Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization
Key Competencies
Strategic mindset with hands-on execution
Data-driven decision making
Change leadership and stakeholder engagement
Continuous learning and adaptability
Performance Measures
Achievement of efficiency and productivity targets
Cost reduction and waste elimination results
Improvements in quality and customer satisfaction
Employee engagement and adoption of CI practices
This is a direct-hire opportunity offering competitive compensation, strong leadership visibility, and the ability to make a meaningful, lasting impact on the organization’s performance.
ABR Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans' status.PandoLogic. Keywords: Continuous Improvement Manager, Location: FITCHBURG, WI - 53725