Continuous Improvement Manager
Overview This role was created in direct response to a critical business need and represents a strategic investment in operational excellence. The Continuous Improvement Manager will play a pivotal role in stabilizing execution, rebuilding customer confidence, and supporting recent internal promotions. This is a highly visible position that signals a renewed commitment to disciplined operations, quality performance, and scalable growth.
The successful candidate will bring both corrective leadership and forward looking vision, delivering near term improvements while strengthening the organization's long term operational foundation.
Key Responsibilities The Continuous Improvement Manager will partner closely with front line supervisors and cross functional leaders to identify performance gaps, align priorities, and drive structured improvements across quality, manufacturing, and operational workflows.
Responsibilities include • Leading and coaching engineers and technical teams in the practical application of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and data driven problem solving • Reducing process variation, improving yield, and strengthening compliance with FDA and ISO requirements, with ISO 9001 experience acceptable • Driving plant layout, flow optimization, and team effectiveness initiatives that improve throughput and execution • Serving as a visible, customer facing leader who regularly interfaces with clients and represents the organization's commitment to operational discipline and continuous improvement • Building trust, driving buy in, and fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and sustained improvement
This role requires strong judgment, executive presence, and communication skills, as success depends as much on influence and optics as it does on tools and metrics.
Required Skills and Experience • Seven to ten years of experience in a manufacturing, medical device, or CDMO environment • Demonstrated Six Sigma expertise with hands on application of continuous improvement tools • Experience with plant layout and flow optimization • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and challenge technical teams • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage operators, leaders, and customers with credibility
Why This Role Matters This position is a critical lever for restoring customer confidence and enabling future growth. Delays in filling this role risk prolonged customer dissatisfaction and constrain the organization's ability to pursue new business opportunities. The Continuous Improvement Manager will directly influence both operational performance and external credibility.
Hiring Timeline Target hire timeframe is Q1.
Overview This role was created in direct response to a critical business need and represents a strategic investment in operational excellence. The Continuous Improvement Manager will play a pivotal role in stabilizing execution, rebuilding customer confidence, and supporting recent internal promotions. This is a highly visible position that signals a renewed commitment to disciplined operations, quality performance, and scalable growth.
The successful candidate will bring both corrective leadership and forward looking vision, delivering near term improvements while strengthening the organization's long term operational foundation.
Key Responsibilities The Continuous Improvement Manager will partner closely with front line supervisors and cross functional leaders to identify performance gaps, align priorities, and drive structured improvements across quality, manufacturing, and operational workflows.
Responsibilities include • Leading and coaching engineers and technical teams in the practical application of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and data driven problem solving • Reducing process variation, improving yield, and strengthening compliance with FDA and ISO requirements, with ISO 9001 experience acceptable • Driving plant layout, flow optimization, and team effectiveness initiatives that improve throughput and execution • Serving as a visible, customer facing leader who regularly interfaces with clients and represents the organization's commitment to operational discipline and continuous improvement • Building trust, driving buy in, and fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and sustained improvement
This role requires strong judgment, executive presence, and communication skills, as success depends as much on influence and optics as it does on tools and metrics.
Required Skills and Experience • Seven to ten years of experience in a manufacturing, medical device, or CDMO environment • Demonstrated Six Sigma expertise with hands on application of continuous improvement tools • Experience with plant layout and flow optimization • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and challenge technical teams • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage operators, leaders, and customers with credibility
Why This Role Matters This position is a critical lever for restoring customer confidence and enabling future growth. Delays in filling this role risk prolonged customer dissatisfaction and constrain the organization's ability to pursue new business opportunities. The Continuous Improvement Manager will directly influence both operational performance and external credibility.
Hiring Timeline Target hire timeframe is Q1.