What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Manager position at ZSG?
Manager of Continuous Improvement | Multi-Site Manufacturing
A global leader in materials processing and industrial solutions is looking for a Manager of Continuous Improvement to drive operational excellence across multiple U.S. facilities. This is a high-visibility role supporting both plant and non-plant operations, with a strong focus on Lean, ISO systems, safety, quality, and overall productivity.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) across all U.S. locations
- Drive Lean initiatives, Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, and process optimization
- Develop standardized work instructions and support quality system improvements
- Conduct plant workshops to analyze processes, solve problems, and train teams
- Manage multiple improvement projects across multiple sites
- Lead 6S audits and support TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) adoption
- Monitor KPIs and communicate performance to plant teams
- Support digital transformation and system integration efforts
- Share best practices across the organization
What You Bring
- 5–10 years leading major improvement initiatives with measurable results
- Degree in Engineering or Business (or equivalent experience)
- Deep Lean expertise
- Experience in planning, warehousing, and inventory management (SAP environment preferred)
- Familiarity with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100, and ISO 14001
- Strong training, facilitation, and project management skills
- Financial analysis capability for project justification
- Proficiency in Power BI and Power Apps
- Comfortable working in warehouse/plant environments
- Willing to travel to U.S. sites
Why This Role?
You’ll be joining a highly respected, globally recognized industrial organization known for engineering excellence, sustainability leadership, and continuous innovation. This role sits at the center of operational transformation and offers significant influence across the business.