What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Manager position at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc?
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Engineering and Innovation & Development teams to deliver throughput and cost improvements across all production areas.
- Own the ME program execution, including monthly reporting, savings validation, and alignment with corporate targets.
- Identify and implement CI projects that reduce direct labor, material waste, and COGS, with clear linkage to EBIT improvement.
- Develop and execute CapEx strategies that maximize ROI and support operational efficiency.
- Partner with Finance to ensure all savings are quantifiable, traceable, and excluded from indirect labor or theoretical gains.
- Analyze production flow, labor utilization, and equipment performance to identify bottlenecks and unlock capacity.
- Drive plant-wide adoption of Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies with a focus on measurable outcomes.
- Collaborate with SLT and GM to shape operational strategy, investment priorities, and long-range improvement plans.
- Monitor and report on facility energy usage and carbon footprint, identifying opportunities for sustainability-driven savings.
- Champion a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence across all functions.
Education and Experience:
- Required: BS in Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering; or 10 years of relevant CI/engineering leadership experience.
- Preferred: 5 years in a manufacturing leadership role with direct responsibility for throughput, cost reduction, and CapEx planning.
- Proven track record of delivering EBIT-impacting CI programs in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Competencies:
- Leadership: Inspires teams, drives accountability, and leads cross functional initiatives
- Strategic Thinking: Connects CI efforts to broader business goals and long term operational strategy
- Financial Acumen: Understands P&L impact, validates savings, and partners with Finance
- Technical Capacity: Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, automation and throughput levers
- Results Orientation: Relentless focus on measurable outcomes and operational impact
- Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across Operations, Finance and SLT
- Ethical Conduct: Maintains transparency, integrity and compliance in all improvement efforts
- Communication: Clearly articulates goals, progress and challenges to all levels of the organization
Travel:
- Minimal travel as expected, but may require up to 10%
Application:
Last Application Date 6/28/2026
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