Continuous Improvement Manager

4 weeks ago


New York, United States SPX Technologies Full time

Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager Cuba, MO Onsite with 25% travel Salary 96- 120K

As the Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager at SPX, you'll be a driving force behind our commitment to excellence. Leading a diverse team, you'll champion lean manufacturing principles across ASPEQ's facilities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your strategic focus on thought leadership, coaching, and implementation will be instrumental in elevating operational efficiency and productivity. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and customer support, you'll identify technical challenges, implement design enhancements, and support product refinement. Your role will be pivotal in upholding and enhancing the quality and performance of our products in the market, while also providing technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities:

Process Optimization and Operations: Refine lean manufacturing practices across all facets of the organization to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Utilize Value Stream Mapping techniques to streamline operations. Implement CI methodologies to eliminate waste and streamline processes. Identify and execute projects to drive continuous improvement, including Just Do Its, Kaizen events, and projects. Prioritize safety and quality throughout improvement initiatives. Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with process changes. Support Quality Management Systems at each manufacturing site.

Technical Support and Data Analysis: Lead the Annual CI Program, aligning with SPX Business System goals. Coordinate Kaizen Events from pre-work to follow-up actions, ensuring sustainable gains. Coach teams in sustaining improvement methods. Collect and analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and performance metrics. Develop and implement key performance indicators to measure project success.

Product Manufacturing: Deepen understanding of product design and manufacturing processes. Provide technical assistance, training, and problem-solving support to production teams. Collaborate with product-engineering managers to ensure manufacturability and standardization of products.

Projects and Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement through SPX Business System (CI) initiatives. Promote lean manufacturing concepts and practices. Participate in Centers of Excellence to share best practices. Ensure effective communication and alignment with cross-functional teams. Integrate employee suggestions into product and process improvements.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education: Required Experience: Industrial Engineering Degree or Background. Minimum 3 years leading CI initiatives. Familiarity with SAP, JDE, Siteline, or other ERP systems.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 5+ years of Lean Experience. Lean Certification or documented Lean Training. Proficiency in change management and lean transformation. Experience across multiple functional groups, preferably in leadership roles. Prior experience leading/participating in 20+ Kaizen Events. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Project management experience with a track record of successful implementation. Solid understanding of operational processes and data analysis techniques. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Travel & Working Environment: Regular travel to multiple manufacturing sites. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including the use of protective gear.



  • New York, United States OmniForce Solutions Full time

    Our client is a renowned manufacturer of industrial equipment and machinery, with a focus on providing high-quality solutions for the oil and gas industry. With decades of experience and expertise, they have built a reputation for reliability, efficiency, and innovation in the design and production of pumping units, power transmission products, and...


  • New York, United States OmniForce Solutions Full time

    Our client is a renowned manufacturer of industrial equipment and machinery, with a focus on providing high-quality solutions for the oil and gas industry. With decades of experience and expertise, they have built a reputation for reliability, efficiency, and innovation in the design and production of pumping units, power transmission products, and...


  • New York, United States George Thomas Inc Full time

    George Thomas are working exclusively with a leading global packaging organization. We are actively seeking an Continuous Improvement Manager to be located in the New York, NY area. The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for the support of manufacturing operations in the development, planning and execution of lean strategies and metrics. This...


  • New York, United States Karl Storz Endoscopy-America Full time

    Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Continuous Improvement will drive a continuous improvement culture based on lean enterprise excellence principles resulting in products and services that enable our healthcare partners to improve patients' lives around the world. The ideal candidate will have experience and quantifiable success serving as a lean...


  • New York, United States George Thomas Inc Full time

    George Thomas are working exclusively with a leading global packaging organization. We are actively seeking an Continuous Improvement Manager to be located in the New York, NY area. The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for the support of manufacturing operations in the development, planning and execution of lean strategies and metrics. This...


  • New York, United States KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Work Location (for field-based positions) Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients through some of the toughest journeys of their lives. We are making contributions that matter. Regardless of your role, YOU improve...


  • New York, United States KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG Full time

    Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Work Location (for field-based positions) Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: At KARL STORZ, we take pride in helping patients through some of the toughest journeys of their lives. We are making contributions that matter. Regardless of your role, YOU improve...


  • New York, United States Roots Automation, Inc. Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionContinuous Improvement ManagerRoots Automation is seeking an experienced automation leader who is interested in constructing solutions that improve automations across Roots Automation’s ecosystem by pushing the limits of traditional automation (RPA) to design and strengthening the Digital Worker of the future. The ideal...


  • New York, United States Metropolitan Transportation Authority Full time

    **Description** POSTING NO. 7098 JOB TITLE: Manager, Continuous Improvement DEPT/DIV: Operations Support WORK LOCATION: 420 Lexington Avenue FULL/PART-TIME FULL SALARY RANGE: $83,985.00 $110,230.05 DEADLINE: May 02, 2024 Metro-North Railroad reserves the right to remove this posting before the Application Deadline. Opening: MTA Metro-North...


  • New York, United States Airswift Full time

    We are seeking a Bilingual (Eng/Spa) Manager to work at the HQ of one of our most trusted clients, a leading manufacturer that serves the O&G, Energy and Telecommunication industries. Job Responsibilities: Overall responsibility for ensuring timely and cost-effective production, while maintaining high-quality standards. Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by...


  • New York, United States Airswift Full time

    We are seeking a Bilingual (Eng/Spa) Manager to work at the HQ of one of our most trusted clients, a leading manufacturer that serves the O&G, Energy and Telecommunication industries.Job Responsibilities:Overall responsibility for ensuring timely and cost-effective production, while maintaining high-quality standards.Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by...


  • New York, United States Airswift Full time

    We are seeking a Bilingual (Eng/Spa) Manager to work at the HQ of one of our most trusted clients, a leading manufacturer that serves the O&G, Energy and Telecommunication industries.Job Responsibilities:Overall responsibility for ensuring timely and cost-effective production, while maintaining high-quality standards.Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by...


  • New York, United States TopView Sightseeing Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs the Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement, you will drive development, implementation and sustainment of various operational excellence initiatives as well as facilitate building a CI culture in the company. The position will report directly to the SVP of Operations. We believe that in person collaboration is critical for...


  • New York, United States TopView Sightseeing Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAs the Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement, you will drive development, implementation and sustainment of various operational excellence initiatives as well as facilitate building a CI culture in the company. The position will report directly to the SVP of Operations. We believe that in person collaboration is critical for...


  • York, United States Rise Baking Company Full time

    **Job Purpose** Develop and successfully execute performance and reliability improvements across the facility. Serving as a key technical and operations resource, deliver improved, sustainable line performance through enhancing production and maintenance operating systems and margin improvement/cost savings on operational projects. **Essential...


  • New York, United States MRINetwork Jobs Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Senior Manager of Continuous ImprovementLocation: San Francisco Bay Area, Great Los Angeles or Great New York City AreaWe are currently working with a rapidly growing consumer goods company that has made diversity and pay equity a hallmark of their business. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a Senior Manager...


  • New York, United States MRINetwork Jobs Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Senior Manager of Continuous ImprovementLocation: San Francisco Bay Area, Great Los Angeles or Great New York City AreaWe are currently working with a rapidly growing consumer goods company that has made diversity and pay equity a hallmark of their business. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a Senior Manager...


  • New York, United States Macy’s Full time

    Job Overview The Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement is a member of enterprise Continuous Improvement team at Macy’s Inc., focused on driving growth through innovation, unlocking process efficiencies to improve profitability, and facilitating the execution of the company's most critical business strategies underpinning “The Bold New Chapter.” In...


  • New York, United States George Thomas Inc Full time

    George Thomas is currently exclusively partnering with a prominent global packaging organization. We are actively seeking a Continuous Improvement Director to be based in the greater Indianapolis, Indiana area. The Continuous Improvement Director will be responsible for leading and championing continuous improvement initiatives within our manufacturing...


  • New York, United States AMETEK Full time

    Position Summary An experienced & hands-on lean/six sigma professional who will lead and drive continuous improvement activities. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position is responsible for analyzing, developing, driving, and tracking cost reductions, working capital improvements, employee training, deploying Visual Management, leading Kaizen...