Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Terre Haute, IN (On-site)

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing / Transportation Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview:

We’re actively looking for a hands-on Continuous Improvement Manager to support plant operations in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing and repair environment. You will lead strategic process improvement initiatives that enhance Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance across our operations. This Manager will lead audits, facilitate daily standups, and partner closely with shop-level teams and maintenance laborers to implement sustainable improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Kaizen events, blitz activities, and 5S initiatives to improve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Conduct monthly and bi-monthly audits and ensure compliance with CI standards
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and coach teams to adopt a CI mindset
• Facilitate daily visual management and standups on the production floor
• Support strategic projects and capital initiatives
• Mentor and empower teams to lead their own improvement events
• Utilize tools like Power BI, Excel, MMS, Salesforce, ETQ (experience preferred but not required)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Experience working in low-volume, high-mix environments strongly preferred
• Strong leadership and coaching ability (no direct reports, but must influence and mentor effectively)
• Lean or Continuous Improvement certification is a plus (not required)
• Familiarity with CI systems and data-driven decision-making
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

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