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The Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Manager will lead initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, collaborating closely with production teams to reduce waste and improve efficiency and safety.
Job Description
Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Manager
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: Starting at $85,000/year, with higher compensation depending on experience
Position Summary
We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to improve manufacturing performance, streamline workflows, reduce waste, and strengthen quality and safety. This leadership role works directly with production teams and operations leaders to implement Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and data-driven problem-solving methods.
The goal is to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, labor efficiency, cycle times, quality, safety, and on-time delivery while building a culture of accountability and ongoing improvement.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- At least 5 years of experience leading or implementing continuous improvement programs in manufacturing.
- Proven ability to lead improvement projects and achieve measurable operational results.
- Strong knowledge of Lean principles, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, Kaizen facilitation, and change management.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret operational data to guide decisions and action plans.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence teams across departments and organizational levels.
- Excellent communication, presentation, training, and facilitation skills.
- Strong project management, organization, and time management abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in engineer-to-order manufacturing, metal fabrication, or industrial operations.
- Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or another continuous improvement certification.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
- Work in both office and manufacturing settings.
- Regularly walk the production floor and collaborate with manufacturing teams.
- Stand, bend, and move throughout production areas during assessments and improvement projects.
- Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Work flexible hours and support multiple shifts when needed.
About the job
- Posted on
- Oct 13, 2026
- Job type
- Full-time
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VAOn-site
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