Continuous Improvement Leader | East Lansing, MI

Salary Range: $89,000 - $135,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for excelling as a continuous improvement leader? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We collaborate with leading companies in the East Lansing area seeking experienced Continuous Improvement Leaders.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers Continuous Improvement Leader opportunities with manufacturers based in and around East Lansing in Clinton County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Okemos, Haslett, Perry, and Laingsburg.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the East Lansing region seeking Continuous Improvement Leaders. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects across production areas.
• Facilitate kaizen events and root cause analysis sessions.
• Track key performance indicators and report progress to plant leadership.
• Coach supervisors and operators on lean tools and standard work.
• Identify waste and develop action plans to reduce it.
• Support 5S, value stream mapping, and visual management efforts.
• Coordinate improvement priorities with quality and maintenance teams.
• Document process changes and verify that gains are sustained.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, operations, or a related field.
• Three or more years of manufacturing experience in a lean environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of lean tools such as kaizen, 5S, and value stream mapping.
• Strong data analysis and problem solving skills.
• Experience leading cross functional project teams.
• Clear written and verbal communication with hourly and salaried staff.

Bonus Qualifications

• Training or facilitation certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience in automotive, food, or other high volume production.
• Familiarity with statistical process control and Minitab.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Lean Coordinator, Industrial Engineer, Operational Excellence Specialist, Kaizen Facilitator, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Process Improvement Specialist, Continuous Improvement Manager

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.