Continuous Improvement Manager

A manufacturing facility in New Jersey is looking for a hands‑on Continuous Improvement Manager to lead efficiency, quality, and safety improvements across production operations.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze production processes and identify improvement opportunities on the floorMake decisions on where to focus OEE efforts.Conduct time studies, work sampling, and line balancingLead daily improvement routines and track KPIsDrive root‑cause analysis using 5‑Why, Fishbone, and A3Develop standard work, visual controls, and documentationBuild dashboards and reports (Excel, Tableau)Support 5S, safety, quality, and cost‑reduction initiativesTrain teams on continuous improvement methodsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field preferred5+ years of experience in continuous improvement or industrial engineering in manufacturingLean/Six Sigma Green Belt preferredSolid experience utilizing lean tools and methodologies, OEE is preferredExperience in a high volume industrial environment is preferredProficiency in Excel and CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)Strong problem‑solving and communication skillsComfortable working directly on the production floorCompany offers solid compensation package, medical, dental, vision and 401k.