Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Title: Continuous Improvement ManagerLocation: Statesville, North CarolinaCompany: Eclipse OutdoorReports to Site Manager The MissionEclipse Outdoor is not looking for a report builder"”we're looking for a problem killer.This role owns the elimination of waste, inefficiency, and excuses inside our Statesville manufacturing operation. You will be expected to walk the floor, challenge the status quo, fix what's broken, and build systems that scale. If you like endless meetings and theoretical improvements, this isn't your job.If you like winning, measuring it, and then raising the bar again"”keep reading.What You'll Actually DoHunt down inefficiencies in production, materials, and labor"”and eliminate themOwn Lean execution: 5S that actually sticks, Kaizens that produce results, and standard work that people followTurn data into action"”daily, weekly, and monthly performance improvement (not dashboards that collect dust)Get on the floor. Daily. This is not a desk role.Challenge processes, people, and assumptions"”with factsPartner with production leadership to drive output, reduce lead times, and increase throughputBuild systems that don't fall apart when you're not in the roomLead rapid improvement events that produce measurable gains immediatelyTrain teams to think differently, act faster, and take ownershipPush accountability at every level"”no hiding behind "that's how we've always done it"What We Expect5+ years in manufacturing with real, proven process improvement wins (not theory)Deep experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar"”but more importantly, proof you've used itYou're comfortable calling out problems and fixing themYou know how to influence operators, supervisors, and leadership without babysittingStrong analytical mindset"”you use numbers to win argumentsYou move fast, prioritize hard, and don't wait for perfect conditionsYou're as comfortable on a production floor as you are in a meeting (probably more)Bonus PointsExperience in high-mix manufacturing or custom-built productsSix Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt)Experience scaling operations or fixing broken onesBackground in outdoor products, fabrication, or assembly environmentsHow You'll Be MeasuredOutput up. Waste down. Period.OEE improvement that actually holdsScrap, rework, and inefficiencies eliminated"”not explainedLead times reducedLabor productivity increasedReal dollar savings from your initiativesWhat Success Looks LikeWithin 90 days: you've identified major gaps and started fixing themWithin 6 months: measurable gains across efficiency, output, and costWithin 12 months: the operation runs cleaner, faster, and more predictably"”and keeps improving without you forcing itBottom LineThis is a builder role, not a maintainer role. If you want to own outcomes, drive change, and leave a mark on a growing manufacturing operation, this is your seat.If you're looking for comfortable, keep scrolling.

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