Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager
Direct Hire | Madison, WI
Salary Range: $120,000-$130,000
Overview

We are partnering with a Madison-based organization to identify a high-impact Continuous Improvement Manager who will play a key role in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen overall business performance.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on-someone who can translate data and insight into sustainable improvements while influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities

Process Optimization

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies
• Analyze operational and performance data to identify improvement opportunities across operations, supply chain, production, and administrative functions

Strategy & Execution

• Develop, manage, and execute the organization's continuous improvement roadmap
• Partner with senior leadership to align CI initiatives with strategic business objectives
• Establish KPIs, monitor results, and report measurable performance improvements

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and coach employees on CI tools, methodologies, and structured problem-solving
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and improvement events to build organizational capability

Change Management

• Lead change initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes and systems
• Engage stakeholders at all levels to address resistance and sustain long-term improvements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (Master's preferred)
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence, or process optimization, ideally within manufacturing or supply chain environments
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
• Core Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable operational improvements
• Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization

Key Competencies

• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution
• Data-driven decision making
• Change leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Continuous learning and adaptability

Performance Measures

• Achievement of efficiency and productivity targets
• Cost reduction and waste elimination results
• Improvements in quality and customer satisfaction
• Employee engagement and adoption of CI practices

This is a direct-hire opportunity offering competitive compensation, strong leadership visibility, and the ability to make a meaningful, lasting impact on the organization's performance.
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