Laurel Plant - Continuous Improvement Manager

Laurel Plant - Continuous Improvement Manager

Milliken & Company's Laurel Plant is seeking a results-driven Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to champion Lean Six Sigma excellence, lead cross-functional projects, and foster a culture of operational excellence within our Fine Chemicals business.

This high-impact, high-visibility role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution. The CI Manager will oversee the site's improvement portfolio, deliver Lean Six Sigma training, and play a pivotal role in developing continuous improvement talent across the organization. This is a key developmental role with potential succession pathways into future operations leadership positions.

Job Responsibilities :

• Lead and sustain Lean Six Sigma initiatives at the site, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and best practices.
• Partner with corporate and site leaders to deliver foundational Lean Six Sigma training (e.g., Yellow Belt, Green Belt) to site personnel.
• Identify, prioritize, and manage a balanced portfolio of CI projects with measurable impact on safety, environmental performance, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Directly lead and execute key strategic improvement projects to support plant objectives.
• Coach and mentor teams and individuals in Lean Six Sigma tools, problem-solving, and change management techniques.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and plant leadership to build CI capabilities and develop future CI talent.
• Engage and influence stakeholders to drive buy-in, overcome resistance, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Track and report key CI metrics, project ROI, and overall performance improvements to site and business leadership.

Qualifications Required :

Qualifications Preferred :

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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