Continuous Improvement Lead - Manufacturing - Sutton, MA

Drive Lean Initiatives In A Growing, High-Performance Operation

Lead transformative manufacturing improvements

About Our Client

Our client is an established manufacturing organization known for delivering high-quality solutions to a diverse customer base. With a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence, the company offers an opportunity to make a visible impact while working alongside an experienced leadership team.

Job Description

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase manufacturing efficiency, quality, and throughput.

Analyze production processes and identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve yields, and lower operational costs.

Develop and implement process controls that promote consistent product quality and operational reliability.

Partner with engineering and operations teams to establish efficient and scalable manufacturing methods.

Evaluate manufacturing processes, conduct testing, and implement process enhancements as needed.

Maintain process documentation and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards.

Support Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) by assessing manufacturing impacts and implementation requirements.

Monitor production metrics and identify opportunities for ongoing operational improvements.

Utilize process analysis and simulation tools to evaluate manufacturing strategies and recommend improvements.

Communicate improvement plans and process changes to stakeholders across the business.

Provide training and guidance to employees on new processes, technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline preferred.

5+ years of experience in a manufacturing continuous improvement, process engineering, or operational excellence role.

Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies.

Strong project management and leadership capabilities.

Experience using data analysis and process optimization tools to drive measurable results.

Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Financial acumen with the ability to evaluate ROI and business impact of improvement initiatives.

Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

Experience within a contract manufacturing environment is advantageous.

What's On Offer

Opportunity to own and lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives.

Visible role partnering directly with operations leadership.

Influence manufacturing strategy and long-term operational performance.

Collaborative environment with strong cross-functional exposure.

Ability to drive measurable business results through Lean and process improvement practices.