Continuous Improvement Manager Wayland Area

Continuous Improvement Manager Wayland MI

Salary Range: $90000 - $137000 depending on experience

Are 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 Wayland seeking experienced Continuous Improvement Managers to strengthen their teams.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Wayland seeking Continuous Improvement Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Lean Six Sigma and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Identify analyze and resolve process inefficiencies bottlenecks and waste through root cause analysis.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by coaching mentoring and training employees at all levels.
• Manage and facilitate continuous improvement projects from conception to completion ensuring measurable results.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness and sustainment of improvement initiatives.
• Develop and standardize best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) across manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.

Recommended Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification with a proven track record of applying methodologies in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean principles (e.g. Kaizen Value Stream Mapping 5S SMED) and their practical application.
• Strong project management skills capable of leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple improvement projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (e.g. Minitab) for problem-solving root cause analysis and performance measurement.
• Excellent communication coaching and change management skills to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Bonus Qualifications

• Master Black Belt certification.
• Experience with advanced data analytics and visualization tools (e.g. Power BI Tableau).
• PMP or other recognized project management certification.
• Fluency in a second language relevant to global operations or local workforce diversity.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Process Improvement Manager Operational Excellence Manager Lean Six Sigma Manager Business Process Improvement Manager Process Excellence Manager Lean Manager Efficiency Manager Performance Improvement Manager CI Manager Transformation Manager

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategicthey 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 searchmarket 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.