NR Consulting · 5 hours ago
Continuous Improvement Manager
NR Consulting is a leading global provider of workforce solutions, technology services, and recruitment strategy. They are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive enterprise-wide process improvement and efficiency initiatives, focusing on Lean methodologies and Six Sigma excellence.
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Responsibilities
Lead and support the company’s Strategy Deployment (Hoshin Planning) process at corporate and site levels
Facilitate Value Stream & Value Chain Mapping to identify improvement opportunities and training needs
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other functions to prioritize and execute Lean & Six Sigma projects
Develop and manage Lean & Six Sigma training plans and certification programs across all belt levels
Lead high-impact Black Belt projects (>$500K/project) aligned with strategic goals
Champion the deployment of the company’s Production System (SPS) and drive performance KPIs across the enterprise
Coach and mentor Green Belts and project teams to ensure timely completion and certification success
Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA) using PK, A3, and Apollo methodologies
Collaborate with IT and other departments to develop intelligent dashboards and data tracking systems for continuous improvement metrics
Benchmark internal and external best practices to advance Lean & Six Sigma maturity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience
7+ years in Process Improvement, Quality, or Operational Excellence roles
5+ years working within a strong Lean & Six Sigma culture
3+ years managing large-scale, cross-functional projects
Proven success influencing teams in a matrixed environment
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma DMAIC, PDCA, A3, and Hoshin Planning methodologies
Proficiency in Minitab, Power BI, Microsoft Office, and data analytics tools
Exceptional leadership, facilitation, and communication skills
Preferred
Lean Certification and/or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification
PMP or Prince2 Project Management certification