Continuous Improvement Manager

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio-fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager for the Fire Fabrication Shops. In this position you will be responsible for managing and improving fabricating pipe operations and processes for fire protection systems.

 

#shambaugh #ppf #LI-TS #LI-onsite

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a company-wide continuous improvement strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Establish measurable objectives, performance indicators, and improvement targets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across departments and business functions.
• Evaluate existing business processes, workflows, and procedures to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead process improvement projects utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Develop standardized processes, work instructions, and procedures to improve consistency and accountability.
• Facilitate process mapping, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and workflow assessments.
• Monitor implemented improvements to ensure effectiveness and sustainability.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects from identification through implementation and evaluation.
• Establish project objectives, timelines, responsibilities, and performance measurements.
• Coordinate resources and collaborate with department leaders to execute improvement initiatives.
• Track project progress, communicate results, and identify barriers to successful implementation.
• Evaluate the financial and operational impact of improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operations management, process improvement, or a related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and projects.
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Experience analyzing operational performance data and developing measurable improvement strategies.
• Experience facilitating employee engagement, training, and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and statistical process improvement tools.
• Proficiency in process mapping, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to analyze data, establish performance metrics, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with project management tools and business reporting systems.
• Ability to develop standard operating procedures, workflow documentation, and process standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.

Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

Geographic Disclosure

Compensation:  Salary