Continuous Improvement Manager at Accentuate Staffing

Accentuate Staffing is assisting a leading print manufacturing company in the Morrisville, NC area with hiring a Continuous Improvement Manager to join their team. This is a direct hire opportunity offering excellent benefits. Responsibilities: Lead continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing operations, focusing on productivity, efficiency, and quality outcomes Partner closely with engineering and operations teams to implement Lean initiatives and drive measurable results Build and execute improvement roadmaps aligned with company goals and performance targets Facilitate improvement activities such as Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and value stream mapping sessions Identify process gaps and lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods Train and mentor employees at all levels on Lean principles, 5S standards, and data-driven decision-making Promote a culture shift toward accountability, process consistency, and continuous learning Define, track, and report key performance metrics related to efficiency, waste reduction, and operational performance Collaborate with cross-functional teams including safety, maintenance, and quality to uncover improvement opportunities Standardize workflows and document best practices to ensure long-term sustainability Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to 5S and standardized processes Support change management initiatives and encourage employee engagement in improvement efforts Provide updates to leadership on project progress, impact, and overall performance Develop and refine Lean strategies to optimize manufacturing operations Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience) At least 5 years of experience in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or operational excellence roles Proven success implementing and maintaining 5S programs in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of Lean methodologies such as Kaizen, PDCA, value stream mapping, and root cause analysis tools Ability to effectively train, coach, and influence teams across all levels of the organization Experience working in high-volume or complex manufacturing environments preferred Familiarity with on-demand or fast-paced production settings is a plus Experience using ERP or MES systems to support data-driven improvements Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and drive cultural transformation Previous leadership or team management experience preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus