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Up to 30% travel required.\nKey Responsibilities\nSpearhead our Continuous Improvement program across three strategically located mines and processing plants in California, Nevada, and Washington\nFoster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement throughout our organization\nCollaborate with Imerys Center of Excellence to analyze and optimize processes, driving safety, efficiency, and quality improvements\nGenerate and implement high-impact initiatives that deliver substantial cost savings\nProvide expert guidance and mentorship to on-site teams, empowering them to embrace and drive change\nMonitor project progress and savings, ensuring we stay at the cutting edge of process management, modification, and energy optimization\nCapture and share best practices across our global network, positioning yourself as a thought leader in the industry\nWhat You Bring to the Table\nA Bachelor's Degree in Engineering\n5+ years of experience in Operations Management, Operational Excellence, or related fields\nMastery of Continuous Improvement methodologies (Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills\nThe ability to influence and inspire teams in a matrix organization\nA passion for developing others and organizing effective training programs\nGreen or Black Belt certification (preferred)\nWhy Join Us?\nMake a tangible impact on a global scale\nWork with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies\nEnjoy the perfect blend of coastal living and professional growth in Lompoc, CA\nOpportunities for travel (30%, including some international) to broaden your horizons\nBe part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and employee development\nCalifornia Salary Range: $80k-$135k base salary\nEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company result\nAre you ready to take your career to new heights while optimizing critical industrial processes? Apply now and let's reshape the future of mining operations together!\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $80,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nRelocation assistance\nVision insurance\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nDay shift\nMonday to Friday\nEducation:\nBachelor's (Required)\nExperience:\nContinuous improvement: 8 years (Required)\nAbility to Relocate:\nLompoc, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Imerys","rawCompany":"imerys","city":"Lompoc","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:57:18.926Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"212290","title":"Other Metal Ore Mining","slug":"other-metal-ore-mining"},{"code":"212210","title":"Iron Ore Mining","slug":"iron-ore-mining"},{"code":"212312","title":"Crushed and Broken Limestone Mining and Quarrying","slug":"crushed-and-broken-limestone-mining-and-quarrying"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Continuous Improvement Manager","description":"Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager\nLocation: Lompoc, CA\nAre you passionate about optimizing processes, driving efficiency, and leading transformative change? 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