Job Title: Senior Continuous Improvement Manager
Location: Longview, Texas
Direct Hire
Relocation- Open
Compensation: $125K-190K
Work Model: Onsite

Overview

System One is in search of a Senior Continuous Improvement Manager for a privately held company to join their team in Longview, TX. This position leads the enterprise-wide continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational performance, quality, and efficiency across multiple sites. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly, or reach out to Philis Tindell at philis.tindell@systemone.com

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement strategies to enhance operational performance, quality, and efficiency across multiple sites.
• Partner with operations leadership and site teams to identify performance gaps and implement structured improvement plans.
• Facilitate improvement activities, including workshops, process reviews, and hands-on improvement events, to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Coach leaders and frontline teams in continuous improvement principles, standard work, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Drive a culture of workplace observation and accountability by identifying process deviations and supporting corrective action plans.
• Identify and deliver cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze operational data and performance metrics to track progress and communicate results to leadership.
• Serve as a change agent by promoting employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement behaviors across sites.
• Hire, train, coach, counsel, and evaluate performance of direct reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations environments, including 5+ years leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations is preferred.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence principles.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience translating data into actionable insights.
• Understanding of operational performance metrics, business planning, and cost drivers.
• Project management skills with a focus on execution and sustainability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to support change management and build credibility through collaboration and coaching.
• Ability to think strategically, analyze complex information, and develop practical improvement strategies.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 20 pounds, and travel periodically, including overnight.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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