Continuous Improvement Manager at hrtsolutions

Location: Cary, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jul 9, 2026

Description

The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead site-wide initiatives to drive continuous improvement across manufacturing and support processes. They will champion lean principles and structured problem-solving methodologies to enhance operational performance, minimize waste, lower costs, and ensure safety and quality targets are met. This role focuses on leadership and influence rather than direct supervision.

Required Skills

Continuous Improvement Strategy
Operational Efficiency
Cost Savings
Quality
Throughput
Kaizen Events
Value Stream Mapping
Root Cause Analyses
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Standard Processes
Work Instructions
Microsoft Office Applications

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing or operations, with at least 3 years leading/plant-wide continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to influence without authority and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
Experience successfully implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable methodologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with data visualization tools.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, set clear objectives, and drive accountability.
Lean certification.

About hrtsolutions

hrtsolutions

Human Resources and Recruitment outsourcingPittsburgh

HRT Solutions is a Pittsburgh-based Human Resources and Recruitment outsourcing firm, serving global Fortune 500 companies across a variety of verticals.