Continuous Improvement Manager

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and business processes. This role partners with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve productivity, enhance quality, and reduce costs through the application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies. The Continuous Improvement Manager serves as a strategic change agent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and operational discipline while ensuring sustainable results aligned with organizational objectives.In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Analyze manufacturing and business processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Facilitate value stream mapping, process mapping, and data-driven improvement activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase productivity, improve quality, reduce lead times, and eliminate waste.
• Lead Kaizen events, Rapid Improvement Workshops, and focused improvement projects.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other functional teams to drive sustainable improvements.
• Investigate operational shortfalls, recurring problems, customer complaints, and process failures to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain standard work, operating procedures, and process documentation.
• Design and deliver continuous improvement training programs for employees and leadership teams.
• Establish metrics and reporting systems to monitor project performance and operational improvements.
• Track and validate improvement project results, including productivity gains, quality improvements, cost savings, and service enhancements.
• Coach leaders and team members in Lean principles, problem-solving methods, and continuous improvement practices.
• Support the development and deployment of operational excellence initiatives across the organization.
• Provide analytical insights, recommendations, and performance reports to leadership.
• Ensure improvement initiatives align with company strategic objectives and business priorities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.

Who You Are:

You are action oriented, have a continuous improvement mindset, enjoy helping others through change, are a great communicator who can interpret data and use it to make decisions. For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading process improvement projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable improvements.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Master's degree (MBA or MS) in a related discipline.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent certification.
• Project Management experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and production processes.
• Experience implementing and sustaining standardized work systems and operational excellence programs.

Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Learn more about our Culture & Values. #LI-BS