Judge Direct Placement ยท 2 days ago
Continuous Improvement Manager
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expJudge Direct Placement is seeking a Continuous Improvement TPM Implementation Leader in the Cincinnati, OH area. This role is critical in embedding a culture of Continuous Improvement and a focus on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) implementation across manufacturing plants and distribution centers.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jaclyn Evans
Responsibilities
Lead and support CI Leaders at Manufacturing and Distribution locations through certification training and implementation assistance
Drive productivity improvements by integrating Voice of the Customer feedback into CI initiatives
Assist teams in eliminating waste, reducing process variation, and lowering operational costs
Coach and mentor teams on CI tools, Lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and TPM best practices
Facilitate best-practice sharing across plants and DCs, serving as a liaison for CI and TPM initiatives
Support and monitor Total Process Control (TPC) problem-solving methodology
Develop glide paths and action plans, monitor reliability metrics, and optimize asset utilization
Provide engineering guidance for Vertical Start-Up (VSU) projects to ensure CI and TPM goals are achieved
Lead efforts to reduce changeover times and improve equipment uptime
Partner with internal and external consultants to accelerate CI and TPM implementation
Uphold safety, quality, and regulatory standards while promoting our Customer 1st strategy
Supervise and coach direct reports, providing feedback and performance reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required, engineering degree preferred
5+ years of experience in manufacturing/distribution operations with strong Lean and CI background
Proven experience in TPM implementation and sustainment
Six Sigma Green Belt certification (Black Belt preferred)
Strong leadership skills with a track record of driving CI initiatives across multiple sites
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Ability to analyze data, apply statistical methods, and develop actionable insights
Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt
Experience leading CI programs in diverse product lines and high-volume environments
Competence in training methods and materials development
Company
Judge Direct Placement
JUDGE DIRECT PLACEMENT, with over 45 years of experience, is a leading provider of top management talent to companies nationwide, with a focus in the areas of Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales & Marketing.
Founded in 1970West Chester, Pennsylvania, US
1001-5000 employees
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