Continuous Improvement Manager - Escanaba Area

We partner with manufacturers across the Escanaba area seeking Continuous Improvement Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

• →Standardize work instructions and best practices across shifts.
• →Support root cause analysis for recurring quality and downtime issues.
• →Coordinate improvement plans with maintenance and engineering.
• →Lead continuous improvement projects across production areas.
• →Map current processes and identify waste and bottlenecks.
• →Facilitate kaizen events with production and support teams.
• →Track key performance indicators and report progress to leadership.
• →Train supervisors and operators in lean tools and methods.

• Three to five years of lean manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis.
• Strong data analysis and spreadsheet skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional project teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication with hourly and salaried staff.
• Bachelor degree in engineering, operations, or related field.

• Experience in high-volume or automotive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with statistical process control.
• Project management certification.
• Experience with ERP or manufacturing execution systems.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

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

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.