Continuous Improvement Manager

About This Role

Driving operational excellence initiatives across the manufacturing plant is the core of this Continuous Improvement Manager role. It emphasizes hands-on process improvements in assembly, test, and electro-mechanical production areas to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput while maintaining strict compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on production floor performance
• Identify and eliminate waste using Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Standard Work, SMED)
• Analyze manufacturing processes including battery assembly, testing, and packaging to improve cycle time and throughput
• Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Drive improvements in yield, scrap reduction, and rework minimization
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to implement sustainable solutions
• Develop and maintain visual management systems and KPIs
• Lead Kaizen events and shop floor workshops
• Support MES/ERP data analysis for performance tracking
• Ensure compliance with defense and quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001, ITAR)
• Train operators and supervisors on continuous improvement methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical degree
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in defense, aerospace, or battery manufacturing
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
• Hands-on Lean/Six Sigma experience
• Experience working directly on the production floor (Gemba mindset)
• Awareness of project need and capability to work in a project environment with deadlines
• "U.S. Person" under ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a refugee/asylee) and/or otherwise comply with ITAR requirements for access rights

Benefits

• 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Educational reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) matching: 100% match at a 6% contribution level
• Innovative technology and ongoing training for skills and career development

Important Details

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands

About the Company

Ener Sys Advanced Systems (EAS) is a specialized division of Ener Sys, a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. EAS focuses on cutting-edge energy solutions for the aerospace, defense, and medical industries. Bren-Tronics is part of Ener Sys and a manufacturer of advanced portable power solutions. The company powers systems and devices that protect individual citizens and communities across the world.