Continuous Improvement Manager | Holland, MI

Salary Range: $95,000 - $142,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for driving operational efficiency and eliminating waste? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Holland seeking experienced Continuous Improvement Managers.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Holland that are seeking Continuous Improvement Managers. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen events across manufacturing operations.
• Identify and analyze process inefficiencies, waste, and bottlenecks using data-driven methodologies.
• Develop, implement, and sustain continuous improvement projects to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Provide training and and coaching to employees on Lean principles, tools, and problem-solving techniques.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure the impact of CI initiatives.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement throughout the organization.
• Standardize best practices and implement visual management systems across production lines.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing setting.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent practical expertise.
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying Lean manufacturing tools (e.g., VSM, 5S, Kaizen) and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision making.
• Excellent communication, training, and change management abilities to drive organizational adoption.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with advanced data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) for process insights.
• Certification in change management (e.g., Prosci) or extensive experience leading organizational change.
• Familiarity with additional CI methodologies such as Theory of Constraints (TOC) or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
• Demonstrated experience integrating digital transformation technologies (e.g., IoT, AI) into manufacturing CI initiatives.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Continuous Improvement Manager, Process Improvement Manager, Lean Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Lean Six Sigma Manager, Business Process Improvement Manager, CI Manager, Process Excellence Manager, Continuous Improvement Lead, Operational Efficiency Manager

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.