Manufacturing Project Manager - Continuous Improvement
- Develop and manage a portfolio of CI projects aligned with annual operations goals; track milestones, risks, and financial impact.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to analyze root causes and design sustainable process solutions.
- Lead cross-functional project teams spanning engineering, quality, supply chain, and production.
- Establish and monitor KPIs — including OEE, scrap rate, DPMO, and on-time delivery — to quantify improvement outcomes.
- Coordinate production certification activities (PPAP, FAI, process validation) from planning through customer approval.
- Build and maintain CI dashboards and reporting cadences for operations leadership and stakeholders.
- Facilitate workshops and structured problem-solving events (A3, DMAIC, VSM) to accelerate team capability.
- Partner with finance to develop project business cases and validate cost savings upon project closure.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement through training, coaching, and visible leadership on the shop floor.
- Bachelor Degree and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations or engineering roles
- In lieu of Bachelor Degree, at least 10 years of related experience
- 3+ years managing cross-functional improvement projects
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Demonstrated cost savings and quality improvement results
- Experience with PPAP, APQP, or process validation
- Strong data analysis skills; proficiency in Excel or Minitab
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
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