Continuous Improvement Manager - Livonia Area

We collaborate with multiple companies in the Livonia area seeking experienced Continuous Improvement Managers. These organizations value long-term fit and look for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

• →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.
• →Standardize work instructions and best practices across shifts.
• →Support root cause analysis for recurring quality and downtime issues.

• 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.

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

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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.