Continuous Improvement Manager
Recochem Inc., Alsip, IL, United States
13160 S Pulaski Rd Ave, Alsip, IL 60803, USA
Job Description Posted Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
About PFX™ We engineer leading fluid solutions that keep the world moving and we’re building a better future while we do it. As a vertically integrated global powerhouse, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and 4 R&D centers across the world, delivering performance from lab to road in over 40 countries.
PFX Group™ brings together a family of trusted companies including Recochem, Prestone, Adam’s Polishes, B&B Blending, Kost USA, Ultra Clear, POR and Auto-Chem, each with deep expertise, regional insight, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence.
From automotive and heavy-duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions, our products are built for performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in fluid technology.
The Continuous Improvement Manager is within our Auto/Car Care/Prestone division and is responsible for the daily operations of the filling line production area, ensuring that the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable company requirements. This role is located at our Alsip, Illinois facility.
The expected compensation for this position is a range of $120,000 - $140,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications and is bonus eligible.
Your Role at Prestone
Acts as a change agent to drive business strategies, supporting management/cross functional decisions by communicating the company-wide changes to team members; helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business's Lean Six Sigma approach. Act as the site CI SME to implement CI programs and initiatives.
Work closely with functional leaders to identify opportunities for improvement and leverage Lean Six Sigma methodology to drive manufacturing improvement.
Plan and executeplant layout, process flow, and machine capability improvements.
UtilizeDesign for Manufacturability(DFM) approach to ensure production lines are balanced and employee interactions are minimized.
Analyze and troubleshoot manufacturing/business requirements including the flow of materials, assemblies, project plans, production capacity, facility design and creation of associated process documentation for improvement and loss reduction.
Identify and implement solutions for product yield loss reduction, step change increases in equipment availability and overall production line throughput focusing on disciplined management of change.
Participate in CI team meetings and share company-wide best practices, set the priorities for the business excellence and identify future projects.
Drive improvement in key functional metrics based on benchmarking to identify and share best practices.
Lead Cap Ex projects, analyze and improve manufacturing processes, production capacity, facility design and creation of associated documents / SOPs.
Develop budgets, cost analysis, track data and contribute to financial reviews on all improvement projects and initiatives.
Support the Finance team to track the benefits from projects to ensure changes are sustained.
Utilizeproject management tools and engineering disciplineto define and implement solutions that meet project goals and objectives within budgeted timelines, costs and resources.
Qualifications
Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members. Offers constructive feedback and advice to others in a tactful manner. Accepts and considers feedback and advice to enhance probability of desired outcomes. Works effectively across all functions and levels.
Initiative: Proactively seeks and seizes opportunities to improve the company’s offerings and overall positioning. Develops and refines strategic plans and action plans to achieve declared objectives. Effectively communicates / sells those plans to others, gathers and incorporates further input where appropriate and then implements action steps efficiently and prudently.
Business Acumen: Firm working knowledge of business concepts and emerging business climate. Continually improves knowledge of market, customers, competitors, suppliers, technologies. Connects all decisions and activities to Stakeholders, to Strategic Goals and to the Bottom Line.
Ability to communicate effectively with plant floor team, peers and management
Good written skills for creating business presentations, internal reports, and communications.
Situational Leadership skills and strong personal accountability to achieve goals.
Ability to work with and influence team members and or contractors to meet deadlines.
High attention to detail and persistence in resolving issues and discrepancies
Strong knowledge of process improvement techniques
Advanced Lean knowledge and Six Sigma
Lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen facilitation
Ability to read drawings and equipment schematics
Strong knowledge of Outlook, Word and Power Point
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Knowledge of ACAD
CI Database (Vorne) knowledge is an asset
Knowledge of flowcharting software is an asset
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related degree or experience.
5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Project engineering experience is an asset
Black Belt certified or equivalent training and experience
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
This position is located in an office setting and is climate controlled. Activity consists of primarily sitting for majority of the day. At times walking to the production areas will be required.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities – we prioritize internal promotions
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance program – support for continued education and professional development
Please note:
A pre-employment background check, including a criminal record check and drug testing , is required.
PFX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS REGARDING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) Our Commitment to Fairness and Transparency The PFX Group may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Automated Decision Systems (ADS) to assist in certain employment-related processes, such as recruitment and hiring. These tools are intended to support decision-making, not replace human judgment.
13160 S Pulaski Rd Ave, Alsip, IL 60803, USA
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Job Description Posted Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
About PFX™ We engineer leading fluid solutions that keep the world moving and we’re building a better future while we do it. As a vertically integrated global powerhouse, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and 4 R&D centers across the world, delivering performance from lab to road in over 40 countries.
PFX Group™ brings together a family of trusted companies including Recochem, Prestone, Adam’s Polishes, B&B Blending, Kost USA, Ultra Clear, POR and Auto-Chem, each with deep expertise, regional insight, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence.
From automotive and heavy-duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions, our products are built for performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in fluid technology.
The Continuous Improvement Manager is within our Auto/Car Care/Prestone division and is responsible for the daily operations of the filling line production area, ensuring that the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable company requirements. This role is located at our Alsip, Illinois facility.
The expected compensation for this position is a range of $120,000 - $140,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications and is bonus eligible.
Your Role at Prestone
Acts as a change agent to drive business strategies, supporting management/cross functional decisions by communicating the company-wide changes to team members; helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business's Lean Six Sigma approach. Act as the site CI SME to implement CI programs and initiatives.
Work closely with functional leaders to identify opportunities for improvement and leverage Lean Six Sigma methodology to drive manufacturing improvement.
Plan and executeplant layout, process flow, and machine capability improvements.
UtilizeDesign for Manufacturability(DFM) approach to ensure production lines are balanced and employee interactions are minimized.
Analyze and troubleshoot manufacturing/business requirements including the flow of materials, assemblies, project plans, production capacity, facility design and creation of associated process documentation for improvement and loss reduction.
Identify and implement solutions for product yield loss reduction, step change increases in equipment availability and overall production line throughput focusing on disciplined management of change.
Participate in CI team meetings and share company-wide best practices, set the priorities for the business excellence and identify future projects.
Drive improvement in key functional metrics based on benchmarking to identify and share best practices.
Lead Cap Ex projects, analyze and improve manufacturing processes, production capacity, facility design and creation of associated documents / SOPs.
Develop budgets, cost analysis, track data and contribute to financial reviews on all improvement projects and initiatives.
Support the Finance team to track the benefits from projects to ensure changes are sustained.
Utilizeproject management tools and engineering disciplineto define and implement solutions that meet project goals and objectives within budgeted timelines, costs and resources.
Qualifications
Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members. Offers constructive feedback and advice to others in a tactful manner. Accepts and considers feedback and advice to enhance probability of desired outcomes. Works effectively across all functions and levels.
Initiative: Proactively seeks and seizes opportunities to improve the company’s offerings and overall positioning. Develops and refines strategic plans and action plans to achieve declared objectives. Effectively communicates / sells those plans to others, gathers and incorporates further input where appropriate and then implements action steps efficiently and prudently.
Business Acumen: Firm working knowledge of business concepts and emerging business climate. Continually improves knowledge of market, customers, competitors, suppliers, technologies. Connects all decisions and activities to Stakeholders, to Strategic Goals and to the Bottom Line.
Ability to communicate effectively with plant floor team, peers and management
Good written skills for creating business presentations, internal reports, and communications.
Situational Leadership skills and strong personal accountability to achieve goals.
Ability to work with and influence team members and or contractors to meet deadlines.
High attention to detail and persistence in resolving issues and discrepancies
Strong knowledge of process improvement techniques
Advanced Lean knowledge and Six Sigma
Lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen facilitation
Ability to read drawings and equipment schematics
Strong knowledge of Outlook, Word and Power Point
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Knowledge of ACAD
CI Database (Vorne) knowledge is an asset
Knowledge of flowcharting software is an asset
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related degree or experience.
5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
Project engineering experience is an asset
Black Belt certified or equivalent training and experience
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
This position is located in an office setting and is climate controlled. Activity consists of primarily sitting for majority of the day. At times walking to the production areas will be required.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
Career growth opportunities – we prioritize internal promotions
Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance program – support for continued education and professional development
Please note:
A pre-employment background check, including a criminal record check and drug testing , is required.
PFX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
NOTICE TO EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS REGARDING THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) Our Commitment to Fairness and Transparency The PFX Group may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Automated Decision Systems (ADS) to assist in certain employment-related processes, such as recruitment and hiring. These tools are intended to support decision-making, not replace human judgment.
13160 S Pulaski Rd Ave, Alsip, IL 60803, USA
#J-18808-Ljbffr