Continuous Improvement Manager
Location Ohio, United States Date posted October 20, 2025 Job ID 20536Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
The Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for implementing lean methodologies, driving process improvements, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lean principles, extensive experience in leading lean initiatives, and a track record of achieving operational excellence.
- Lead and facilitate the organization's lean transformation by developing and implementing lean strategies, goals, and tools aligned with business objectives.
- Train, mentor, and engage employees at all levels through workshops, Kaizen events, and lean principles to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Conduct lean assessments, value stream mapping, and data analysis to identify opportunities, optimize processes, and measure effectiveness.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and leadership to drive lean projects, implement visual management systems, and embed best practices for productivity and transparency.
- Provide guidance and support to lean teams, ensuring effective project management, timely completion, and ongoing evolution of lean strategies through benchmarking and trend awareness.
What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
- Proven experience in lean management or a similar role, with a track record of successful lean implementation and process improvements.
- Comprehensive knowledge of lean principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g., Kaizen, value stream mapping, 5S, visual management) along with proficiency in lean management software.
- Strong project management and leadership skills, capable of leading cross-functional teams, driving results, and inspiring teams toward operational excellence.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and data-driven decision-making abilities to identify root causes and develop innovative solutions.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills to train, coach, and influence employees at all organizational levels.
- Experience in change management to navigate and support organizational change during lean transformations.
- Relevant lean-related certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Certified Lean Practitioner) and knowledge of lean applications across various industries are advantageous.
Our Offer to You
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, plus other perks and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave policies
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide leadership in weighing
- A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
- Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards
- A commitment to extraordinary service on our state-of-the-art equipment
About Mettler Toledo
METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.
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