Continuous Improvement & Project Manager
One of our clients in the Food & Beverage industry is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Project Manager in the Elmira / Corning area.
This individual will lead strategic capital and productivity projects while driving operational excellence through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. The role combines hands-on leadership on the factory floor with data-driven decision-making to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality.
Location: Big Flats, NY
Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and deliver multiple capital and productivity projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
- Develop project charters, schedules, and cost controls; report progress and risks to senior leadership.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage vendor relationships while ensuring site safety.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, 5S programs, and process standardization initiatives.
- Analyze operational data (OEE, downtime, waste) to identify improvement opportunities.
- Coach teams in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to foster a culture of accountability and problem-solving.
- Partner with site leadership to remove bottlenecks and implement innovative solutions.
- Communicate project outcomes and CI results to local and global stakeholders.
- Serve as a mentor and CI ambassador across the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- Minimum 7 years in manufacturing operations, with at least 3 years in project or CI leadership.
- Proven success managing capital or productivity projects.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
- PMP certification is a plus.
- Experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing.
- Proficiency with MS Project, SAP, Power BI, and project management systems.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
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