Continuous Improvement Manager - Holt Area

Job Description:Continuous Improvement Manager | Holt, MISalary Range: $88,000 - $134,000 depending on experienceAre you a dedicated professional with a passion for driving operational efficiency and eliminating waste? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Holt, seeking experienced Continuous Improvement Managers to strengthen their teams.The OpportunityWe are working with companies in Holt that are adding Continuous Improvement Managers to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, manage, and execute Lean Six Sigma projects and initiatives across manufacturing operations.Identify and analyze process inefficiencies, waste, and bottlenecks using various CI methodologies.Develop and deliver training programs on continuous improvement tools and principles (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping) to all levels of staff.Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness and impact of improvement initiatives.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving throughout the organization.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement standardized best practices and sustain improvements.Coach and mentor employees on CI principles, problem-solving techniques, and project management.Recommended QualificationsProven experience driving continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred).Strong project management, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to lead change, coach teams, and foster a continuous improvement culture.Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field.Bonus QualificationsCertification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci).Proficiency with Minitab or other advanced statistical analysis software.Demonstrated ability to develop compelling business cases and quantify financial returns for CI initiatives.Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts and experience integrating CI with automation, IoT, or advanced analytics.Experience with advanced CI methodologies such as Theory of Constraints (TOC) or Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).Job Titles That Should ApplyProcess Improvement Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Lean Six Sigma Manager, Business Process Improvement Manager, CI Manager, Lean Manager, Six Sigma Manager, Performance Improvement Manager, Process Excellence Manager, Continuous Improvement LeadWhy Pivot GroupThe Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.Required Skills:• Performance• Indicators• 5S• Data• Resume• Kaizen• Offers• Business Process Improvement• Lean Six Sigma• Support• Driving• Organization• Operational Excellence• Six Sigma• Operations• Waste• Business Process• Analysis• Training Programs• Key Performance Indicators• Salary• Hiring• Partnerships• Returns• Process Improvement• Operational Efficiency• Operations Management• Compensation• Change Management• Continuous Improvement• Analytics• Manufacturing• Automation• Preparation• Data Analysis• Software• Design• Engineering• Business• Project Management• Training• ManagementSalary Package: