Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: Korea

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Manager to drive operational excellence across manufacturing and/or business operations in Korea. This role is responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives, improving efficiency and quality, reducing waste and cost, and fostering a culture of problem-solving and data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, proven experience delivering Lean/Six Sigma or similar improvement programmes, and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams (operations, quality, supply chain, engineering, and HR).

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous Improvement Strategy:
  Develop and execute a CI roadmap aligned with business priorities in Korea, including measurable targets for productivity, quality, and cost.

• Lean / Six Sigma Deployment:
  Lead and coach Lean/Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, value stream mapping, RCA, DMAIC) to drive sustainable improvements.

• Operational Performance Improvement:
  Identify process inefficiencies and improvement opportunities using data (KPI review, root cause analysis, process mapping), and drive corrective actions.

• Quality & Waste Reduction:
  Support initiatives to reduce defects, rework, scrap, and variability; promote standard work and robust problem-solving.

• Project Leadership & Governance:
  Manage improvement projects end-to-end—define scope, secure resources, set timelines, track progress, and ensure results are reported and sustained.

• Standardization & Training:
  Establish CI tools/templates and ensure teams are trained in continuous improvement practices; build CI capability across the site.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other functions to align initiatives and remove blockers.

• Change Management & Culture:
  Promote a culture of continuous improvement, employee engagement, and accountability; recognize performance and successes.

Qualifications

• Experience:
  Typically 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operations excellence, manufacturing engineering, or equivalent roles, including people/process leadership responsibilities.

• Methodology Expertise:
  Strong hands-on experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma (e.g., Green Belt/Black Belt preferred, or equivalent training).

• Manufacturing/Operations Background:
  Experience improving production or operational performance in a regulated or quality-focused environment is preferred.

• Data & Problem-Solving Skills:
  Proficiency in root cause analysis and using KPIs/metrics to drive decisions; ability to structure problems and lead effective interventions.

• Leadership & Communication:
  Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills; clear communication in English (Korean language capability is a strong advantage).

• Project Management:
  Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, balance priorities, and deliver measurable results.

Why Join This Organization?

This is an opportunity to lead operational excellence efforts in Korea and make a tangible impact through improved productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. If you are a CI leader who thrives on driving structured improvement, coaching teams, and delivering sustainable results, we invite you to apply.