We are hiring for the position of Continuous Improvement Manager in Bay Shore, NY

Are you passionate about leading Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives? If so, we are looking for you to join our team at our Bay Shore facility.

This role will involve working closely with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to drive waste reduction, improve production flow, increase capacity, and deliver measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of shop-floor experience, analytical skills, and change leadership qualities to the role. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on operational efficiency while establishing processes and building employee capabilities to sustain results over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and address manufacturing waste, bottlenecks, and process variations through various methods including shop-floor observation, process mapping, value-stream mapping, and data analysis.
• Lead kaizen events and improvement projects from planning through implementation to achieve sustained results.
• Apply Lean methods such as A3/PDCA, 5S/6S, standard work, visual management, Kanban, setup reduction (SMED), and root-cause analysis to drive efficiency.
• Improve material, labor, and information flow across different functions to increase overall production throughput and address capacity constraints.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience with 3 years in leading Lean or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated results in waste reduction, throughput improvement, quality enhancement, or cost savings.
• Proficiency in Lean methodologies and experience in regulated environments like aerospace or defense.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to drive change across teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent with experience in operational excellence.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing and AS9100 standards.
• Familiarity with CNC machining, low-volume/high-mix production, and capacity-constrained equipment.
• Experience with ERP and analytics platforms like Power BI or Epicor.

What Success Looks Like:

• Improved schedule attainment and reduced overdue production.
• Shorter manufacturing lead times and lower work-in-process inventory.
• Increased throughput, labor productivity, and machine utilization.
• Validated cost savings and improved cash performance.