JOB DESCRIPTION
Continuous Improvement (CI) Process Manager
Job Description
_______________________________________________________________________
Department: C.I. & Process Manager
Salary Range: $106,700-$178,000
Reports to: Plant Manager
________________________________________________________________________
Position Summary
The Continuous Improvement Manager leads plant-wide initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence principles.
Key Responsibilities
Lead continuous improvement strategy and roadmap for the plant.
Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste reduction initiatives.
Drive KPI improvements in safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost.
Coach leaders and employees on Lean and problem-solving methodologies.
Identify and implement process improvements that increase productivity and reduce operating costs.
Develop standard work and sustainment processes to ensure long-term results.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HR teams.
Monitor project progress and communicate results to leadership.
ODS update.
Implement process change supported by Material, launch, OPS, Maintenance.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
5+ years of manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.
Strong project management, facilitation, and leadership skills.
Excellent analytical, communication, change management abilities.
Success Metrics
Productivity improvement
Cost reduction
Quality performance improvements
Waste reduction
Employee engagement in CI activities
Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Disability
Life and AD&D Insurance
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
The job description outlined above is not intended to be a detailed list of job functions or responsibilities. It outlines the essential functions of the job. An individual may be required to perform other duties from time to time. The company reserves the right to amend, change, or delete the contents of this description.
PRIMARY LOCATION
NormalSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of manufacturing and continuous improvement experience
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification
- Strong project management, facilitation, and leadership skills
- Excellent analytical, communication, and change management abilities
Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Adient and has not been reviewed or approved by Adient.
-
Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching contributions is highlighted, with corporate filings indicating ongoing employer match funding. This provides meaningful long-term savings support for U.S. employees.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO/vacation are included, with indications that PTO levels compare favorably to some peers. Parental/family leave is also available in certain contexts.
-
Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside HSAs/FSAs and protection benefits such as life/AD&D. These elements establish a comprehensive baseline that strengthens the overall package.
Adient Insights
What We Do
Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.
