18 continuous improvement manager jobs at 14 companies in Wilton, IA
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Continuous Improvement Engineer
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Associated Materials Innovations: U.S.-based exterior building-products manufacturer serving residential and commercial remodeling, new construction, and multifamily markets.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent background, 3+ years in continuous improvement, lean, operational excellence, or manufacturing, and experience leading lean transformations with strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
A3 Thinking, Toyota Way, Personal Protective Equipment
Sears Seating: Manufacturer of suspension and non-suspension seating systems for agricultural, construction, industrial, and over-the-road truck markets.
3+ YOEBachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing engineering, operations management, or related field; 3+ years’ experience; cross-functional project leadership; analytical and problem-solving skills.
Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SPC, Power BI, ERP, MES, 5S
ADMNYSE: ADM: Global leader in human and animal nutrition and agricultural processing.
2+ YOEBachelor's in Engineering or Physical Science (or equivalent experience), 2+ years production experience in food processing, proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI, strong analytical, leadership, and CI (Lean/Six Sigma) skills.
Manufacturing Excellence (Continuous Improvement) Management Development Associate
Davenport or Bloomfield or Crete or United States
$85k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Nestlé Purina PetCare: Nestlé-owned pet-food manufacturer serving dogs, cats, and their owners with food, treats, litter, and nutrition research.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, business management, or related field by June 2027; open to relocation across U.S. manufacturing sites. Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
Cobham Mission Systems: Defense aerospace manufacturer supplying air-to-air refueling, environmental and actuation systems to military customers.
10+ YOE5+ MgmtOversee plant operations in a 750+ employee union environment; drive Lean manufacturing, P&L, growth, safety, and continuous improvement.
Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S
The Kraft Heinz CompanyNASDAQ: KHC: Multinational food and beverage with iconic global brands.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering preferred; 5+ years plant engineering and full-cycle capital project experience; knowledge of PSM, FMEA, GMP, OSHA/EPA; strong project management, leadership, and continuous improvement skills.
PSM, FMEA, Six Sigma, Lean, TPM, KHMS, Good Manufacturing Practices, OSHA, EPA
BAE SystemsLSE: BA.: Global defense, aerospace, and security technology.
Bachelor's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering or equivalent; 4+ years in manufacturing; continuous improvement, project management, 3D modeling, and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Guardian Industries: Privately held industrial glass manufacturer serving architectural, residential, transportation, and technical customers worldwide.
Supervisory experience with ability to manage a small team, work rotating 12-hour DuPont shifts, coordinate production and labor, ensure quality, and communicate effectively; manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred.
Sears Seating: Manufacturer of suspension and non-suspension seating systems for agricultural, construction, industrial, and over-the-road truck markets.
Supervisory experience overseeing production lines, meeting KPIs, enforcing safety and quality standards, managing staffing/scheduling, implementing lean/continuous improvement, and coordinating with cross-functional teams and union representatives.
Xerxes: Mattr-owned composite manufacturer of fiberglass storage tanks and stormwater systems for fuel, water, and wastewater markets.
3+ YOEHigh school diploma and 3–5 years of manufacturing or production experience required, with leadership, troubleshooting, communication, coaching, and continuous improvement skills.
GerdauNYSE: GGB: Leading global producer of long and special steel products.
3+ YOEAssociate degree and 3+ years manufacturing experience; knowledge of steel mill/rolling processes, people management, auditing, safety and continuous improvement (GBS/QIS/Kaizen/5S); legally authorized to work without sponsorship.
Sears Seating: Manufacturer of suspension and non-suspension seating systems for agricultural, construction, industrial, and over-the-road truck markets.
Provide technical support for 2nd shift operations, lead quality inspectors, troubleshoot MES/PLC/HMI and manufacturing issues, support containment, audits, and continuous improvement; degree preferred.
3MNYSE: MMM: Global diversified science and technology manufacturing.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree and 7 years' combined manufacturing, quality, R&D, or laboratory experience, or high school diploma/GED and 11 years' experience. Supervisory and continuous improvement experience preferred.
Marmon Holdings: Diversified global industrial organization and Berkshire Hathaway.
10+ YOEDirect aftermarket parts, service, dealer development and customer service operations; bachelor\u0002s degree, 10+ years relevant experience, continuous improvement experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills.
The Kraft Heinz CompanyNASDAQ: KHC: Multinational food and beverage with iconic global brands.
1+ YOELead day-to-day manufacturing operations, achieve productivity/quality/safety goals, and lead large hourly teams. Requires 1-5 years manufacturing experience, strong communication and leadership, and familiarity with safety and continuous improvement.