EHS & Continuous Improvement Manager

EHS & Continuous Improvement Manager - Middletown, CT

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Continuous Improvement & HSE Manager

Venteon is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement & HSE Manager to fill an opening with a manufacturing company located in Middletown, CT

Requirements of the Continuous Improvement & HSE Manager

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence; proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and TPM methodologies
• Leadership, mentoring, adaptability, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Working knowledge of incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone)
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements (OSHA recordkeeping, EPA reporting)
• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, 5 years of relevant professional experience required
• 5 years in process improvement, operations, and safety management.
• Proficiency with electronic QMS and ERP systems.
• This role is based primarily on the manufacturing floor with regular exposure to industrial equipment, noise, and materials handling areas. Requires the ability to stand/walk for extended periods, wear required PPE and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Occasional travel may be required.

Benefits of the Continuous Improvement & HSE Manager

• Competitive salary
• Advancement potential
• Full time
• Paid time off
• Medical / Dental / Vision
• 401k

Responsibilities of the Continuous Improvement & HSE Manager

• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
• Develop and expand local capabilities in applying continuous improvement tools, including 6S, Kaizen events, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Set-up Reduction, Standard Work, and Visual Management specifically tailored to high-mix aerospace production lines.
• Identify, coordinate, and lead improvement initiatives to optimize production, quality, and safety. Analyze processes across departments to isolate waste, bottlenecks, and structural inefficiencies.
• Facilitate cross-functional project teams, workshops, and Kaizen events to drive structural operational improvement.
• Ensure all process optimization initiatives strictly align with AS9100

• Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) Management
• Implement and maintain safety programs aligned with regulatory (OSHA, EPA) and organizational aerospace standards.
• Conduct proactive risk assessments (Job Hazard Analyses), incident investigations, and routine safety audits across specialized production lines.
• Promote a site-wide safety culture through targeted training, transparent communication, and direct leadership engagement.
• Collaborate directly with quality and compliance teams to ensure all continuous improvement activities are fully aligned with safety and regulatory standards.
• Act as an organizational change agent, ensuring the sustained, long-term adoption of process improvements and safety practices.