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Dallas, TX

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... continuous improvement. Compensation & Benefits: Danone North America additionally offers a ... Advanced degree or certification in Project Management, Operations Excellence, or Supply Chain

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... continuous improvement. Compensation & Benefits: Danone North America additionally offers a ... Advanced degree or certification in Project Management, Operations Excellence, or Supply Chain

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As of Jul 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for continuous improvement project manager in the United States is $111,655.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Continuous Improvement Project Manager, you need a solid background in process optimization, project management, and data analysis, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and project management software like MS Project or Jira, as well as certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or PMP, are commonly required. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help drive cross-functional teams and manage organizational change. These competencies are crucial for effectively identifying inefficiencies, implementing sustainable improvements, and delivering measurable business results.

What does a Continuous Improvement Project Manager do?

A Continuous Improvement Project Manager is responsible for identifying, leading, and implementing initiatives that enhance business processes, efficiency, and quality within an organization. They use methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen to analyze current workflows, pinpoint areas for improvement, and manage projects that deliver measurable results. Their role often involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, training staff in best practices, and monitoring progress to ensure sustained improvements. Ultimately, they help organizations reduce waste, lower costs, and improve overall performance.

How does a Continuous Improvement Project Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process enhancements?

A Continuous Improvement Project Manager frequently works with teams from various departments—such as operations, quality, and supply chain—to identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements. This role often involves facilitating workshops, leading root cause analyses, and aligning stakeholders around common goals. Success depends on strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical findings into actionable plans that resonate with diverse teams. Building trust and fostering a culture of continuous improvement are also key aspects of collaborating effectively in this position.
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Continuous Improvement Project Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions

Houston, TX

$90K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Mauser Packaging Solutions rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 68 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

62nd of 114 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Project Manager works with Site Leadership by leading continuous improvement activities. Reviews and provides solutions to resolve safety, quality, cost, and throughput issues. Verifies standard work procedures are being followed exactly (steps and time) and corrects issues with standard work. The CI Project Manager will be responsible for the successful identification, development, and execution of projects to drive improvement in process metrics, targeted financial benefits, and achieve company goals. This includes identifying manufacturing needs, defining scope, measuring and reporting progress on all active projects. In addition, they will be responsible for training and educating associates, and teams, on innovative thinking and questioning of established practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the successful development and execution of specific OPEX/Lean Manufacturing projects
  • Leads and facilitates improvement teams across the plants- often multiple teams at one time 
  • Responsible for establishing teams as well as training and educating members on lean processes
  • Responsible for systematic and thorough documentation of all projects, in order to share ideas across the network as well as working with finance to establish project values
  • Responsible for project management and administration to include project direction, implementation, cost/benefit analysis, scheduling and resource allocation 
  • Responsible for all communications related to the projects (including the development of format, frequency, material and audience) 
  • Defines projects in regard to customer requirements utilizing tools such as: Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), process flow mapping, control plan documentation and Capability Analysis. 
  • Reviews, measures and proactively studies KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) in an effort to prevent substandard product that does not meet customer specifications. 
  • Works with Quality and Operations team to find solutions to customer complaints focusing on permanent corrective action.
  • Establish and maintain monthly progress reviews in accordance with site leadership requirements
  • Works with the CI Managers/Coordinators from other sites as well as the corporate headquarters to share best practices across sites 
  • Develops processes and systems to ensure sustainability of improvements

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a process and product improvement focus or Operations Leadership in a lean production environment in a high-volume production environment with a minimum of 5 years in a Continuous Improvement role.
  • Certification in Lean manufacturing preferred
  • In depth knowledge of formalized lean manufacturing practices and tools
  • Six Sigma certification - black belt preferred
  • Strong Project Management and execution skills
  • Structured and organized
  • Strong team player / ability to build collaborative relationships
  • Strong analytical, computational, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong business acumen
Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?
Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.
Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.
At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that's always striving to innovate and serve customers better-and help them be better stewards of the environment.
Whether you're a seasoned professional-or just beginning your career-there's a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Mauser Packaging Solutions is a global leader in solutions and services across the packaging lifecycle, providing packaging worldwide to companies in industries from food, personal care, paints and chemicals.

Industry

Plastics and rubber products manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Oak Brook, IL, US

Year founded

2018

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