6,966 Continuous Improvement jobs in the United States

Eaton's Commercial Products & Assemblies (CPA) division within the Electrical Sector is hiring a Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Leader. Relocation to specific markets listed in the posting will be offered. Not a remote position. Up to 50% travel.
**What you'll do:**
The CI/OPEX leader is fully responsible for leading Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence for the Commercial Products & Assemblies division within the Electrical Sector and reports directly to the Director of Operations. This role will include leading and deploying operational efficiency, lean and continuous improvement initiatives and tools, key performance indicators, benchmarking and an effective productivity management operating system as well as operation system deployment across multiple sites. This leader will develop and execute the continuous improvement strategy for the division including planning, standardizing and deploying all elements of continuous improvement framework (CIF).
The CI/OPEX leader will work closely with Commercial Products & Assemblies (CPA) facilities in Asheville, North Carolina, Cleveland, Tennessee, El Paso, Texas, Hodges and Sumter South Carolina, and Juarez, Mexico and will coordinate activities with the sector CI function as well as Quality, Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS), EHS and Engineering functions. This role is accountable to deliver and manage High 5 improvement actions and goals and will work with plant OpEx leaders to define development plans to improve both their functional knowledge and Build Organizational Capability (BOC) expertise.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
**Process Excellence**
+ Lead internal operating system (Eaton Business Systems), Operational Assessment (OpA) Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) roadmap and strategy for the division.
+ Ensure the development and implementation of an effective Management Operating System to align and support performance management and effective escalation.
+ Partner with factories to develop and deploy operational efficiency tools that will help drive productivity and simplify our manufacturing process.
+ Design and standardizes factory dashboards and KPI's to match business and factory needs.
+ Coordinates Operating System deployment and continuous improvement training.
+ Continuously improve and document operations processes through implementation of lean, six sigma tools, best practices, experiences, etc.
**Operations**
+ Lead Productivity and continuous improvement mgmt. operating system and project pipeline generation process in strong partnership with factories, regional operations and business functions.
+ Manage planning, facilitation and completion of continuous improvement events calendar and transition projects to support YoY cost productivity in line with business objectives.
+ Defines and deploys standardization initiatives, benchmarking and operational compliance standards.
+ Use Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles to implement corrective and improvement actions for operational issues.
**Qualifications:**
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
+ Minimum of 8 years of experience in operations, manufacturing or industrial engineering
+ Experience leading people by influence and across multiple locations
+ Successful implementation of cost savings initiatives and processes
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
**Position Criteria:**
+ Ability to demonstrate proven experience in process development, implementation and sustainability
+ Must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written
+ Lead effectively in a matrix organization, in virtual teams (across different locations), and cross-cultural environments
+ Demonstrate effective interact with others, establishing open, candid, and trusting relationships
+ Influence others through utilization of leadership skills
+ Demonstrate strategic thinking, including seeing the big picture and motivating others towards common goals
+ Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc), goal setting, and performance tracking
+ Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master's Degree from an accredited educational institution
+ Lean Certification
+ Strong Six Sigma process improvement knowledge and experience
+ Experience developing a strategic vision, business case, and roadmap
At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $ - $ a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. _Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations._
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here ( for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Eaton's Commercial Products & Assemblies (CPA) division within the Electrical Sector is hiring a Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Leader. Relocation to specific markets listed in the posting will be offered. Not a remote position. Up to 50% travel.
**What you'll do:**
The CI/OPEX leader is fully responsible for leading Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence for the Commercial Products & Assemblies division within the Electrical Sector and reports directly to the Director of Operations. This role will include leading and deploying operational efficiency, lean and continuous improvement initiatives and tools, key performance indicators, benchmarking and an effective productivity management operating system as well as operation system deployment across multiple sites. This leader will develop and execute the continuous improvement strategy for the division including planning, standardizing and deploying all elements of continuous improvement framework (CIF).
The CI/OPEX leader will work closely with Commercial Products & Assemblies (CPA) facilities in Asheville, North Carolina, Cleveland, Tennessee, El Paso, Texas, Hodges and Sumter South Carolina, and Juarez, Mexico and will coordinate activities with the sector CI function as well as Quality, Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS), EHS and Engineering functions. This role is accountable to deliver and manage High 5 improvement actions and goals and will work with plant OpEx leaders to define development plans to improve both their functional knowledge and Build Organizational Capability (BOC) expertise.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
**Process Excellence**
+ Lead internal operating system (Eaton Business Systems), Operational Assessment (OpA) Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) roadmap and strategy for the division.
+ Ensure the development and implementation of an effective Management Operating System to align and support performance management and effective escalation.
+ Partner with factories to develop and deploy operational efficiency tools that will help drive productivity and simplify our manufacturing process.
+ Design and standardizes factory dashboards and KPI's to match business and factory needs.
+ Coordinates Operating System deployment and continuous improvement training.
+ Continuously improve and document operations processes through implementation of lean, six sigma tools, best practices, experiences, etc.
**Operations**
+ Lead Productivity and continuous improvement mgmt. operating system and project pipeline generation process in strong partnership with factories, regional operations and business functions.
+ Manage planning, facilitation and completion of continuous improvement events calendar and transition projects to support YoY cost productivity in line with business objectives.
+ Defines and deploys standardization initiatives, benchmarking and operational compliance standards.
+ Use Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles to implement corrective and improvement actions for operational issues.
**Qualifications:**
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
+ Minimum of 8 years of experience in operations, manufacturing or industrial engineering
+ Experience leading people by influence and across multiple locations
+ Successful implementation of cost savings initiatives and processes
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
**Position Criteria:**
+ Ability to demonstrate proven experience in process development, implementation and sustainability
+ Must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written
+ Lead effectively in a matrix organization, in virtual teams (across different locations), and cross-cultural environments
+ Demonstrate effective interact with others, establishing open, candid, and trusting relationships
+ Influence others through utilization of leadership skills
+ Demonstrate strategic thinking, including seeing the big picture and motivating others towards common goals
+ Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc), goal setting, and performance tracking
+ Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master's Degree from an accredited educational institution
+ Lean Certification
+ Strong Six Sigma process improvement knowledge and experience
+ Experience developing a strategic vision, business case, and roadmap
At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $ - $ a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. _Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations._
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here ( for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Eaton's Commercial Products & Assemblies (CPA) division within the Electrical Sector is hiring a Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Leader. Relocation to specific markets listed in the posting will be offered. Not a remote position. Up to 50% travel.
**What you'll do:**
The CI/OPEX leader is fully responsible for leading Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence for the Commercial Products & Assemblies division within the Electrical Sector and reports directly to the Director of Operations. This role will include leading and deploying operational efficiency, lean and continuous improvement initiatives and tools, key performance indicators, benchmarking and an effective productivity management operating system as well as operation system deployment across multiple sites. This leader will develop and execute the continuous improvement strategy for the division including planning, standardizing and deploying all elements of continuous improvement framework (CIF).
The CI/OPEX leader will work closely with Commercial Products & Assemblies (CPA) facilities in Asheville, North Carolina, Cleveland, Tennessee, El Paso, Texas, Hodges and Sumter South Carolina, and Juarez, Mexico and will coordinate activities with the sector CI function as well as Quality, Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS), EHS and Engineering functions. This role is accountable to deliver and manage High 5 improvement actions and goals and will work with plant OpEx leaders to define development plans to improve both their functional knowledge and Build Organizational Capability (BOC) expertise.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
**Process Excellence**
+ Lead internal operating system (Eaton Business Systems), Operational Assessment (OpA) Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) roadmap and strategy for the division.
+ Ensure the development and implementation of an effective Management Operating System to align and support performance management and effective escalation.
+ Partner with factories to develop and deploy operational efficiency tools that will help drive productivity and simplify our manufacturing process.
+ Design and standardizes factory dashboards and KPI's to match business and factory needs.
+ Coordinates Operating System deployment and continuous improvement training.
+ Continuously improve and document operations processes through implementation of lean, six sigma tools, best practices, experiences, etc.
**Operations**
+ Lead Productivity and continuous improvement mgmt. operating system and project pipeline generation process in strong partnership with factories, regional operations and business functions.
+ Manage planning, facilitation and completion of continuous improvement events calendar and transition projects to support YoY cost productivity in line with business objectives.
+ Defines and deploys standardization initiatives, benchmarking and operational compliance standards.
+ Use Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles to implement corrective and improvement actions for operational issues.
**Qualifications:**
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
+ Minimum of 8 years of experience in operations, manufacturing or industrial engineering
+ Experience leading people by influence and across multiple locations
+ Successful implementation of cost savings initiatives and processes
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
**Position Criteria:**
+ Ability to demonstrate proven experience in process development, implementation and sustainability
+ Must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written
+ Lead effectively in a matrix organization, in virtual teams (across different locations), and cross-cultural environments
+ Demonstrate effective interact with others, establishing open, candid, and trusting relationships
+ Influence others through utilization of leadership skills
+ Demonstrate strategic thinking, including seeing the big picture and motivating others towards common goals
+ Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc), goal setting, and performance tracking
+ Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master's Degree from an accredited educational institution
+ Lean Certification
+ Strong Six Sigma process improvement knowledge and experience
+ Experience developing a strategic vision, business case, and roadmap
At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $ - $ a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. _Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations._
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here ( for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Eaton's Commercial Products & Assemblies (CPA) division within the Electrical Sector is hiring a Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Leader. Relocation to specific markets listed in the posting will be offered. Not a remote position. Up to 50% travel.
**What you'll do:**
The CI/OPEX leader is fully responsible for leading Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence for the Commercial Products & Assemblies division within the Electrical Sector and reports directly to the Director of Operations. This role will include leading and deploying operational efficiency, lean and continuous improvement initiatives and tools, key performance indicators, benchmarking and an effective productivity management operating system as well as operation system deployment across multiple sites. This leader will develop and execute the continuous improvement strategy for the division including planning, standardizing and deploying all elements of continuous improvement framework (CIF).
The CI/OPEX leader will work closely with Commercial Products & Assemblies (CPA) facilities in Asheville, North Carolina, Cleveland, Tennessee, El Paso, Texas, Hodges and Sumter South Carolina, and Juarez, Mexico and will coordinate activities with the sector CI function as well as Quality, Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS), EHS and Engineering functions. This role is accountable to deliver and manage High 5 improvement actions and goals and will work with plant OpEx leaders to define development plans to improve both their functional knowledge and Build Organizational Capability (BOC) expertise.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
**Process Excellence**
+ Lead internal operating system (Eaton Business Systems), Operational Assessment (OpA) Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) roadmap and strategy for the division.
+ Ensure the development and implementation of an effective Management Operating System to align and support performance management and effective escalation.
+ Partner with factories to develop and deploy operational efficiency tools that will help drive productivity and simplify our manufacturing process.
+ Design and standardizes factory dashboards and KPI's to match business and factory needs.
+ Coordinates Operating System deployment and continuous improvement training.
+ Continuously improve and document operations processes through implementation of lean, six sigma tools, best practices, experiences, etc.
**Operations**
+ Lead Productivity and continuous improvement mgmt. operating system and project pipeline generation process in strong partnership with factories, regional operations and business functions.
+ Manage planning, facilitation and completion of continuous improvement events calendar and transition projects to support YoY cost productivity in line with business objectives.
+ Defines and deploys standardization initiatives, benchmarking and operational compliance standards.
+ Use Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles to implement corrective and improvement actions for operational issues.
**Qualifications:**
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
+ Minimum of 8 years of experience in operations, manufacturing or industrial engineering
+ Experience leading people by influence and across multiple locations
+ Successful implementation of cost savings initiatives and processes
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
**Position Criteria:**
+ Ability to demonstrate proven experience in process development, implementation and sustainability
+ Must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written
+ Lead effectively in a matrix organization, in virtual teams (across different locations), and cross-cultural environments
+ Demonstrate effective interact with others, establishing open, candid, and trusting relationships
+ Influence others through utilization of leadership skills
+ Demonstrate strategic thinking, including seeing the big picture and motivating others towards common goals
+ Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc), goal setting, and performance tracking
+ Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master's Degree from an accredited educational institution
+ Lean Certification
+ Strong Six Sigma process improvement knowledge and experience
+ Experience developing a strategic vision, business case, and roadmap
At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $ - $ a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. _Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations._
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here ( for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Eaton's Commercial Products & Assemblies (CPA) division within the Electrical Sector is hiring a Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence Leader. Relocation to specific markets listed in the posting will be offered. Not a remote position. Up to 50% travel.
**What you'll do:**
The CI/OPEX leader is fully responsible for leading Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence for the Commercial Products & Assemblies division within the Electrical Sector and reports directly to the Director of Operations. This role will include leading and deploying operational efficiency, lean and continuous improvement initiatives and tools, key performance indicators, benchmarking and an effective productivity management operating system as well as operation system deployment across multiple sites. This leader will develop and execute the continuous improvement strategy for the division including planning, standardizing and deploying all elements of continuous improvement framework (CIF).
The CI/OPEX leader will work closely with Commercial Products & Assemblies (CPA) facilities in Asheville, North Carolina, Cleveland, Tennessee, El Paso, Texas, Hodges and Sumter South Carolina, and Juarez, Mexico and will coordinate activities with the sector CI function as well as Quality, Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS), EHS and Engineering functions. This role is accountable to deliver and manage High 5 improvement actions and goals and will work with plant OpEx leaders to define development plans to improve both their functional knowledge and Build Organizational Capability (BOC) expertise.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
**Process Excellence**
+ Lead internal operating system (Eaton Business Systems), Operational Assessment (OpA) Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) roadmap and strategy for the division.
+ Ensure the development and implementation of an effective Management Operating System to align and support performance management and effective escalation.
+ Partner with factories to develop and deploy operational efficiency tools that will help drive productivity and simplify our manufacturing process.
+ Design and standardizes factory dashboards and KPI's to match business and factory needs.
+ Coordinates Operating System deployment and continuous improvement training.
+ Continuously improve and document operations processes through implementation of lean, six sigma tools, best practices, experiences, etc.
**Operations**
+ Lead Productivity and continuous improvement mgmt. operating system and project pipeline generation process in strong partnership with factories, regional operations and business functions.
+ Manage planning, facilitation and completion of continuous improvement events calendar and transition projects to support YoY cost productivity in line with business objectives.
+ Defines and deploys standardization initiatives, benchmarking and operational compliance standards.
+ Use Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles to implement corrective and improvement actions for operational issues.
**Qualifications:**
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
+ Minimum of 8 years of experience in operations, manufacturing or industrial engineering
+ Experience leading people by influence and across multiple locations
+ Successful implementation of cost savings initiatives and processes
+ Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
**Position Criteria:**
+ Ability to demonstrate proven experience in process development, implementation and sustainability
+ Must demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills - both verbal and written
+ Lead effectively in a matrix organization, in virtual teams (across different locations), and cross-cultural environments
+ Demonstrate effective interact with others, establishing open, candid, and trusting relationships
+ Influence others through utilization of leadership skills
+ Demonstrate strategic thinking, including seeing the big picture and motivating others towards common goals
+ Strong analytical skills and understanding of problem solving tools/methods (Six Sigma, 8D, etc), goal setting, and performance tracking
+ Must be able to travel domestically and internationally
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master's Degree from an accredited educational institution
+ Lean Certification
+ Strong Six Sigma process improvement knowledge and experience
+ Experience developing a strategic vision, business case, and roadmap
At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $ - $ a year. This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. _Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations._
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.
You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.
We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here ( for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Description

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving our transition to a Lean culture in the plant, ensuring a high level of commitment and excitement with Lean plant experts, plant leadership and floor employees to exceed the business objectives. This role is fundamental in supporting and leading productivity improvements, and loss elimination initiatives in the plant. Success is measured by the ability to actively engage our plant to achieve tangible results and to educate teams in waste elimination and Continuous Improvement (CI) using Lean Principles. We need someone with exceptional influence, management skills and a proven record of successfully directing employees who are not direct reports. This role will report to the Plant Manager.

Why work at MCC:

• Compensation: $120,000
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of, understanding of and compliance to all QOD’s that are associated with your job description.
• Actively participate in Lean, Quality, Product Safety, SQF (Safe Quality Foods), and Workplace Safety Programs.
• Utilization of CI/Lean tools, processes, and systems.
• Lead Kaizen events, follow up on action items, analyze and re-evaluate outcomes through hands-on participation.
• Analyze reporting and communication of departmental key metrics related to continuous improvements, and Environmental, Health and Safety performance.
• Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI) by utilizing Lean Principles to analyze systems and create action plans to improve them.
• Ensure Lean activities are linked to the business objectives and develop a site transformation plan in collaboration with the site management team.
• Ensure pre-event training, preparation for events, development and implementation of a communication plan, post-event follow-up and auditing of results, prompt delivery of supplies and materials, and mentoring KPO team members.
• Understand and apply financial drivers and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Lead team to develop and maintain engineering competencies at the sites by coaching and mentoring to build capabilities.
• Teach Lean tools to all levels of the organization (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Set-up reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC boards, MDI, etc.).
• Work with a wide variety of corporate leadership, department management, site associates, and outside vendors to drive improvement in Safety, Quality, production efficiency, costs, and loss reduction.
• Provide overall support, assistance, direction, and communication to management teams regarding CI initiatives.
• Partner and mentor Multi-Color manufacturing leadership in Lean techniques, resulting in transformational progress.
• Build and maintain the foundation for continuous improvement by ensuring the effective functioning of transformation activities aligned to a Lean Operating System.
• Foster a culture of moving forward in a change environment and assuring buy-in and ownership at all levels.
• Share best practices to drive results and capability to development consistency.
• Maintain overall program tracking for impact and cultural improvements.
• Perform relevant duties as assigned by Director of Quality and Operational Excellence.

Qualifications:

• BS - Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience is required.   
• Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in plant leadership, with at least 2 years in a position responsible for driving Lean manufacturing initiatives in complex manufacturing facilities.    
• Strong change management skills and demonstrated experience changing a culture to a Lean environment.  
• Experience successfully leading and directing employees who are not direct reports.  
• Experience in being a change agent leading complex transformational activities.
• Significant experience in implementing complex Lean principles as they apply to multiple manufacturing operations.
• Proven success designing, implementing, communicating, and meeting policy deployment goals, including improved through-put, shortened cycle time, improved inventory turns and reduced supply chain costs.  
• Expertise in manufacturing the particular product materials or product type within the span of control of this position.
• Analytical, problem solver, technical troubleshooter skills, self-starter, communicator, leader.
• Experience leading technical resources to successfully maintain production line equipment to achieve high levels of productivity.
• Ability to work in an environment that encourages teamwork, participation, creativity, openness, honesty, and mutual respect.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Personal experience participating in or leading more than 10 Kaizen events.  
• At least one (1) successful transformational experience where Lean was used as part of the catalyst and foundation for the change either in focused transformational leadership role or as part of the Senior Operating team driving the change.   Demonstrated impact that translated to clear, bottom line performance results with step-function change.
• Formal Lean training from an "academy" organization either through direct consulting experience (e.g. Shingijutsu , TBM) or via organizations with deep, well-established lean operating systems (e.g. Toyota, Danaher)

Diversity & Inclusion:

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at (email protected) .

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Description
Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving our transition to a Lean culture in the plant, ensuring a high level of commitment and excitement with Lean plant experts, plant leadership and floor employees to exceed the business objectives. This role is fundamental in supporting and leading productivity improvements, and loss elimination initiatives in the plant. Success is measured by the ability to actively engage our plant to achieve tangible results and to educate teams in waste elimination and Continuous Improvement (CI) using Lean Principles. We need someone with exceptional influence, management skills and a proven record of successfully directing employees who are not direct reports. This role will report to the Plant Manager.

Why work at MCC:

• Compensation: $120,000
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of, understanding of and compliance to all QOD's that are associated with your job description.
• Actively participate in Lean, Quality, Product Safety, SQF (Safe Quality Foods), and Workplace Safety Programs.
• Utilization of CI/Lean tools, processes, and systems.
• Lead Kaizen events, follow up on action items, analyze and re-evaluate outcomes through hands-on participation.
• Analyze reporting and communication of departmental key metrics related to continuous improvements, and Environmental, Health and Safety performance.
• Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI) by utilizing Lean Principles to analyze systems and create action plans to improve them.
• Ensure Lean activities are linked to the business objectives and develop a site transformation plan in collaboration with the site management team.
• Ensure pre-event training, preparation for events, development and implementation of a communication plan, post-event follow-up and auditing of results, prompt delivery of supplies and materials, and mentoring KPO team members.
• Understand and apply financial drivers and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Lead team to develop and maintain engineering competencies at the sites by coaching and mentoring to build capabilities.
• Teach Lean tools to all levels of the organization (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Set-up reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC boards, MDI, etc.).
• Work with a wide variety of corporate leadership, department management, site associates, and outside vendors to drive improvement in Safety, Quality, production efficiency, costs, and loss reduction.
• Provide overall support, assistance, direction, and communication to management teams regarding CI initiatives.
• Partner and mentor Multi-Color manufacturing leadership in Lean techniques, resulting in transformational progress.
• Build and maintain the foundation for continuous improvement by ensuring the effective functioning of transformation activities aligned to a Lean Operating System.
• Foster a culture of moving forward in a change environment and assuring buy-in and ownership at all levels.
• Share best practices to drive results and capability to development consistency.
• Maintain overall program tracking for impact and cultural improvements.
• Perform relevant duties as assigned by Director of Quality and Operational Excellence.

Qualifications:

• BS - Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience is required.
• Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in plant leadership, with at least 2 years in a position responsible for driving Lean manufacturing initiatives in complex manufacturing facilities.
• Strong change management skills and demonstrated experience changing a culture to a Lean environment.
• Experience successfully leading and directing employees who are not direct reports.
• Experience in being a change agent leading complex transformational activities.
• Significant experience in implementing complex Lean principles as they apply to multiple manufacturing operations.
• Proven success designing, implementing, communicating, and meeting policy deployment goals, including improved through-put, shortened cycle time, improved inventory turns and reduced supply chain costs.
• Expertise in manufacturing the particular product materials or product type within the span of control of this position.
• Analytical, problem solver, technical troubleshooter skills, self-starter, communicator, leader.
• Experience leading technical resources to successfully maintain production line equipment to achieve high levels of productivity.
• Ability to work in an environment that encourages teamwork, participation, creativity, openness, honesty, and mutual respect.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Personal experience participating in or leading more than 10 Kaizen events.
• At least one (1) successful transformational experience where Lean was used as part of the catalyst and foundation for the change either in focused transformational leadership role or as part of the Senior Operating team driving the change. Demonstrated impact that translated to clear, bottom line performance results with step-function change.
• Formal Lean training from an "academy" organization either through direct consulting experience (e.g. Shingijutsu , TBM) or via organizations with deep, well-established lean operating systems (e.g. Toyota, Danaher)

Diversity & Inclusion:

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at email protected .

Description
Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving our transition to a Lean culture in the plant, ensuring a high level of commitment and excitement with Lean plant experts, plant leadership and floor employees to exceed the business objectives. This role is fundamental in supporting and leading productivity improvements, and loss elimination initiatives in the plant. Success is measured by the ability to actively engage our plant to achieve tangible results and to educate teams in waste elimination and Continuous Improvement (CI) using Lean Principles. We need someone with exceptional influence, management skills and a proven record of successfully directing employees who are not direct reports. This role will report to the Plant Manager.

Why work at MCC:

• Compensation: $120,000
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of, understanding of and compliance to all QOD's that are associated with your job description.
• Actively participate in Lean, Quality, Product Safety, SQF (Safe Quality Foods), and Workplace Safety Programs.
• Utilization of CI/Lean tools, processes, and systems.
• Lead Kaizen events, follow up on action items, analyze and re-evaluate outcomes through hands-on participation.
• Analyze reporting and communication of departmental key metrics related to continuous improvements, and Environmental, Health and Safety performance.
• Drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI) by utilizing Lean Principles to analyze systems and create action plans to improve them.
• Ensure Lean activities are linked to the business objectives and develop a site transformation plan in collaboration with the site management team.
• Ensure pre-event training, preparation for events, development and implementation of a communication plan, post-event follow-up and auditing of results, prompt delivery of supplies and materials, and mentoring KPO team members.
• Understand and apply financial drivers and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
• Lead team to develop and maintain engineering competencies at the sites by coaching and mentoring to build capabilities.
• Teach Lean tools to all levels of the organization (Kaizen, 5S, TPM, Set-up reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management, SQDC boards, MDI, etc.).
• Work with a wide variety of corporate leadership, department management, site associates, and outside vendors to drive improvement in Safety, Quality, production efficiency, costs, and loss reduction.
• Provide overall support, assistance, direction, and communication to management teams regarding CI initiatives.
• Partner and mentor Multi-Color manufacturing leadership in Lean techniques, resulting in transformational progress.
• Build and maintain the foundation for continuous improvement by ensuring the effective functioning of transformation activities aligned to a Lean Operating System.
• Foster a culture of moving forward in a change environment and assuring buy-in and ownership at all levels.
• Share best practices to drive results and capability to development consistency.
• Maintain overall program tracking for impact and cultural improvements.
• Perform relevant duties as assigned by Director of Quality and Operational Excellence.

Qualifications:

• BS - Engineering or Operations Management or equivalent experience is required.
• Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in plant leadership, with at least 2 years in a position responsible for driving Lean manufacturing initiatives in complex manufacturing facilities.
• Strong change management skills and demonstrated experience changing a culture to a Lean environment.
• Experience successfully leading and directing employees who are not direct reports.
• Experience in being a change agent leading complex transformational activities.
• Significant experience in implementing complex Lean principles as they apply to multiple manufacturing operations.
• Proven success designing, implementing, communicating, and meeting policy deployment goals, including improved through-put, shortened cycle time, improved inventory turns and reduced supply chain costs.
• Expertise in manufacturing the particular product materials or product type within the span of control of this position.
• Analytical, problem solver, technical troubleshooter skills, self-starter, communicator, leader.
• Experience leading technical resources to successfully maintain production line equipment to achieve high levels of productivity.
• Ability to work in an environment that encourages teamwork, participation, creativity, openness, honesty, and mutual respect.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Personal experience participating in or leading more than 10 Kaizen events.
• At least one (1) successful transformational experience where Lean was used as part of the catalyst and foundation for the change either in focused transformational leadership role or as part of the Senior Operating team driving the change. Demonstrated impact that translated to clear, bottom line performance results with step-function change.
• Formal Lean training from an "academy" organization either through direct consulting experience (e.g. Shingijutsu , TBM) or via organizations with deep, well-established lean operating systems (e.g. Toyota, Danaher)

Diversity & Inclusion:

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at email protected .

Are you ready to lead transformational change and drive operational excellence? As our Continuous Improvement Manager at our Wyoming, MI plant, you’ll be at the forefront of enhancing productivity and reducing costs through the Kellanova Work System (KWS). This is an on-site role where you’ll build capability across teams using proven methodologies and tools that impact safety, quality, and performance.

You’ll join a dynamic and diverse team that’s passionate about creating crave-worthy snacks like Special K, Kashi and Rice Krispie Treats. Our plant is a hub of innovation and collaboration, offering you the chance to make a direct impact on our processes and culture.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead KWS Implementation – Champion the Phase Progression Campaign and coach KWS Center of Excellence (COE) leaders and members to drive continuous improvement across the plant.
• Drive Strategic Cost Savings – Lead cost ideation and diagnostics, execute high-value projects (SMED, ZLA, 6W2H, Why-Why), and support standard work efforts and budgeting.
• Champion Safety and Compliance – Act as a technical resource and advocate for safety, ensuring alignment with corporate KWS standards and regional directors.
• Optimize Operational Efficiency – Identify and eliminate sources of loss, improve OEE, and benchmark best practices across the organization.
• Empower Teams – Coordinate training, coach leadership and management skills, and foster a team-based approach to problem-solving.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical/business field
• Experience in Total Predictive Maintenance (TPM) and/or Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, KWS, IWS, or HPO
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Compensation

The annual salary range is $115,400 - $151,410, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through October 10th, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email .

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process. 

What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here .