Continuous Improvement Manager

PTI Technologies

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
  • Lean Sigma training/certification (or equivalent).
  • 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations.
  • 3+ years in Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence roles.
  • Proven ability to deliver sustained results with rigor and accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Deploy, govern, and sustain the ESCO Operating System (EOS).
  • Lead cost productivity initiatives and manage the savings pipeline.
  • Standardize KPI definitions and ensure data integrity.
  • Drive cross-functional improvement projects utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Build problem-solving capabilities and influence leaders without formal authority.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Life Insurance.
  • HSA/FSA options.
  • Paid Time Off and Vacation.
  • Access to a Snack/Drink Room.
  • Employee Discounts.
  • Participation in Employee Profit Share Program.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

As Continuous Improvement Manager, you are the site owner of the ESCO Operating System (EOS) and drive measurable gains in customer satisfaction and operational/financial performance. You'll set the cadence, standards, and follow-through that improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and People results.

Key responsibilities include:
- Deploy, govern, and sustain EOS: tiered daily management boards, KPI architecture/dashboards, visual management, Kaizen, maturity assessments, and roadmap execution
- Lead cost productivity initiatives; build and manage the savings pipeline; partner with Finance to validate P&L impact
- Standardize KPI definitions, protect data integrity, and drive countermeasures aligned from daily boards through MBRs
- Lead cross-functional improvement projects using Lean/Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, VSM, 5S, Standard Work, line balancing)
- Build problem-solving capability and influence leaders without formal authority

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (Engineering, Operations, Business, or related)
- Lean Sigma training/certification (or equivalent)
- 7+ years manufacturing/operations; 3+ years CI/OE

Apply if you can deliver sustained results with rigor and accountability.
Benefits Package

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Life Insurance; HSA/FSA options; Paid Time Off and Vacation; Snack/Drink Room; Employee Discounts; Employee Profit Share Program; 401(k); Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at PTI Technologies

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Continuous Improvement Manager jobs: