Continuous Improvement Manager


Job Location:

Albuquerque, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 11 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Its fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what theyre doing!

Were committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

This role supports Creation Technologies Continuous Improvement strategy by leading and sustaining improvementactivities that enhance operational performance and engage employees at all levels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:
Develop and manage the sites CI roadmap aligned with business objectives and regional/global CI strategy toensure priorities drive meaningful operational improvement.
Lead cross-functional CI initiatives using Lean Six Sigma TPM and other methodologies to improve productivityquality delivery and safety performance.
Coach and mentor site leaders CI practitioners and frontline employees to build CI capability and strengthenproblem-solving culture.
Analyze Lean Maturity Assessment (LMA) results identify gaps and implement targeted improvement actions toadvance site maturity and standardization.
Oversee CI project pipeline resource allocation and progress tracking to ensure timely execution and sustainedoutcomes.
Partner with the Site GM and leadership team to integrate CI into annual business planning and dailymanagement systems to support long-term operational excellence.
Communicate CI progress and results to site regional and global stakeholders to share insights promotealignment and highlight impacts.
Collaborate with regional/global CI networks to share best practices and adopt standardized tools to ensureconsistent deployment across locations.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Business or related field.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification strongly preferred

Advanced degree (MBA MS) is a plus.


Experience
8 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations.
Minimum 3 years in CI leadership roles.
Proven experience deploying Lean/Six Sigma with measurable business impact.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale change initiatives.


Skills Required
Mastery of Lean Six Sigma methodologies statistical analysis and structured problem-solving.
Strong facilitation and workshop design skills for engaging diverse audiences.
Ability to translate business strategy into actionable CI plans and roadmaps.
Proficiency with data analytics performance metrics and CI digital tools.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
Capability to manage multiple projects balance priorities and drive accountability.
Understanding of ERP systems and integration points relevant to operational performance

WORKING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS
Physical and/or Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger handle or feel officeequipment objects tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand walk; reach with hands and arms; and occasionallystoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and identification peripheral vision depth perception and
the ability to adjust focus.


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential and non-essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions.

Working Conditions
This position typically works on-site but may be a hybrid with approval. The working environment is generally clean; however thisposition may be exposed to occasional dust metals/solder occasional exposure to high noise levels from operating machines orphysical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts. The employee must wear designated PPE and/or electrostatic dissipativeprotection where required. Otherwise office/business casual attire consistent with site specific safety guidelines is appropriate.


If you like wild growth and working with happy enthusiastic over-achievers youll enjoy your career with us!


Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.


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Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.


Required Experience:

Manager

Its fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what theyre doing!Were committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.This role supports Creation Technologies Continuous Improvement strategy by leading and sustaining improvementactivities that enhance operational perform...