Job Description

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Rush, NY or Sharon, PA (Travel Required: 25%–50%)

Reports To: Continuous Improvement Director

Start Date: June 2025

Salary: $140,000–$150,000 + 15% Bonus (Based on Company Performance)

Company Overview

Medix is partnered with a leading medical device manufacturer specializing in dental instruments, infection prevention, and instrument management systems. With a workforce of over 2,000 employees and operations throughout North America, the company is dedicated to manufacturing excellence, product quality, and continuous innovation — all supported by a strong, people-first culture.

Position Summary

The Continuous Improvement Manager will lead Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across two manufacturing plants: Rush, NY and Sharon, PA. This role is critical to driving transformation, building lean culture, and delivering measurable operational excellence. This hands-on leader will work closely with site leadership and CI technicians, coach floor teams, and embed sustainable CI systems and tools aligned with business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion Lean transformation by leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Implement and sustain CI systems, including SQDC boards, 5S, Standard Work, SMED, TPM, and Leader Standard Work.
• Develop and train team members in Lean tools and principles; mentor two CI Technicians and support their continued development.
• Establish visual management systems and performance KPIs; regularly monitor and report progress using data-driven metrics.
• Collaborate closely with site Plant Managers and the CI Director to align priorities and ensure execution of impactful CI projects.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve quality, streamline delivery, and reduce cost through Lean methodologies.
• Lead implementation of full value stream pull systems (beyond line-side Kanban) and drive transformation from raw material to finished goods.
• Facilitate the site’s Lean Steering Committee and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support capital planning by providing Lean input to project justification and ROI.
• Apply ergonomics and safety best practices into CI strategy.
• Benchmark best-in-class CI organizations and maintain professional development in Lean concepts and techniques.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 8–10 years of progressive CI/Lean leadership experience in manufacturing
• Deep knowledge of Lean tools: A3, VSM, SMED, TPM, Poka-Yoke, Standard Work, 5S, Pull Systems, Kaizen, Hoshin Kanri, etc.
• Demonstrated success in full value stream transformations (not just localized improvements)
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with experience using KPIs to measure improvement
• Proficiency in 2D CAD for plant layouts is a plus
• Experience managing or coaching small teams
• Ability to influence and build trust with frontline employees and leadership alike
• Willingness and ability to travel between Rush, NY and Sharon, PA, with occasional travel to other sites

Work Environment & Culture

• Onsite role with flexibility to be based near either Rush, NY or Sharon, PA
• Travel up to 50% between two manufacturing locations

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