Continuous Improvement Leader

About The Role Elevate your expertise with IMT Precision! We are recruiting for a Continuous Improvement Leader to join our team and contribute to the delivery of essential manufacturing solutions with Precision and Reliability. Join a culture that fosters collaboration, an environment for skill development and a rewarding career. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth of our organization? Join IMT and let’s shape the future together! Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $98,400 - $147,600 IMT Precision does not use artificial intelligence, automated screening systems, or algorithm-based decision tools in any part of the hiring process for this position. All applications are reviewed by human reviewers. Position Summary The Continuous Improvement Leader is a high-impact operational leadership role responsible for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across forging, machining, maintenance, engineering, quality, purchasing, materials management, and production operations. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, this position will lead the facility’s Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence strategy, develop and sustain effective manufacturing systems, and build organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, collaboration, and implementation of best practices. The successful candidate will combine strong technical manufacturing expertise and analytical problem-solving capabilities with the interpersonal skills, business acumen, and leadership presence required to influence performance across multiple functions. Although the position will initially have no direct reports, the individual must demonstrate the ability to lead through influence, establish credibility, build trust, align cross-functional teams, coach and mentor leaders, and drive results without relying on formal authority. This role also provides broad exposure to plant operations, strategic planning, project management, budgeting, financial performance, capital investments, and organizational development while supporting the achievement of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives. About You At our company, we are looking for exceptional individuals who can meet the following criteria: Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives and achieve measurable results Build credibility and trust across all levels of the organization Balance strategic thinking with hands-on engagement on the manufacturing floor Challenge existing practices constructively and build alignment around improved processes Make sound decisions using data, technical knowledge, business considerations, and practical manufacturing experience Identify operational risks, performance gaps, and opportunities for improvement Develop and sustain systems, processes, and standards that support long-term performance Coach and mentor managers and employees to strengthen problem-solving, accountability, and leadership capability Communicate effectively with senior leadership, department managers, technical teams, and production employees Adapt to changing business requirements, technology, and operational priorities Demonstrate sound judgement, integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning Education & Experience Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within automotive, forging, machining, metalworking, or other complex manufacturing environments. Proven experience implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement programs. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and delivering measurable improvements in manufacturing performance. Experience working across multiple functional departments and influencing outcomes without direct reporting authority. Experience coaching, mentoring, or developing managers, superv…

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