Continuous Improvement Leader - Iron River Area

We work with companies in the Iron River area that add Continuous Improvement Leaders to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

• →Lead continuous improvement projects across production areas.
• →Facilitate kaizen events and root cause analysis sessions.
• →Track key performance indicators and report progress to plant leadership.
• →Coach supervisors and operators on lean tools and standard work.
• →Identify waste and develop action plans to reduce it.
• →Support 5S, value stream mapping, and visual management efforts.
• →Coordinate improvement priorities with quality and maintenance teams.
• →Document process changes and verify that gains are sustained.

• Bachelor degree in engineering, operations, or a related field.
• Three or more years of manufacturing experience in a lean environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of lean tools such as kaizen, 5S, and value stream mapping.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
• Experience leading cross functional project teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication with hourly and salaried staff.

• Familiarity with statistical process control and Minitab.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience.
• Training or facilitation certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience in automotive, food, or other high volume production.

Process Improvement Specialist, Continuous Improvement Manager, Lean Coordinator, Industrial Engineer, Operational Excellence Specialist, Kaizen Facilitator, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they 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. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

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 at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market 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.