Continuous Improvement Manager

Continuous Improvement Manager

For over 60 years we have shared stories from across the globe that remind you of a time you cherish, a place you love and people who make you feel at home. We have inspired the home decorator, entertainer and gifter with our unique assortment of products sourced and designed around the world and we continue to be inspired by you. You, your authenticity, impact and distinction drives our success and inspires us to be inclusive, collaborative, open minded, adaptable, honest and respectful.

As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you will focus on enhancing organizational efficiency by identifying areas for improvement within business processes. You'll develop, implement, and monitor strategies to streamline operations, often using methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, analyzing performance data, and fostering a culture of ongoing enhancement to boost productivity and quality. Additionally, you'll be tasked with creating engineering standards to ensure consistency and quality, and implementing labor management software to optimize workforce efficiency.

Responsibilities include :

• Identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement in processes and systems.
• Implement Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to enhance operations.
• Lead cross-functional teams in executing improvement projects.
• Analyze performance data to inform decisions and measure improvement impact.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on process optimization techniques.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous learning and change readiness within the organization.
• Develop production schedules that maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Design systems that integrate workers, information, materials, and technology effectively.
• Conduct time and motion studies to streamline workflows and reduce waste.
• Optimize plant layouts for improved productivity, safety, and ergonomics.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for ongoing assessment.
• Implement quality control procedures to maintain product standards.
• Use simulation tools to model and predict system performance outcomes.
• Collaborate with department heads to align improvement initiatives with business strategy.
• Analyze manufacturing processes for automation and technological upgrades.
• Create and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and engineering standards.
• Manage change initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes or technologies.
• Evaluate supply chain logistics for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on engineering and improvement studies.
• Implement labor management software to optimize workforce efficiency.
• Participate in product design to influence manufacturability and cost.
• Conduct capacity planning to meet future production demands.
• Recommend ergonomic adjustments to prevent worker fatigue and injuries.
• Assess and manage risks associated with process or system changes.
• Facilitate root cause analysis for operational issues.
• Design and oversee the installation of new or upgraded manufacturing systems.
• Train and support staff on new or revised processes and systems.
• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
• Monitor and document processes for knowledge sharing and compliance.
• Promote best practices across the organization, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Up to 50% Travel

Qualifications include :

Why We Love It :

CA Pay Range is $110,000-$135,000 annually

Full time and Part time associates are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan after three (3) months of service. Benefits for full-time employment on the first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment include offerings for programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, Commuter Benefits and Employee Assistance.

If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the on-line application, please contact the Human Resource Department :

Phone : 1-833-680-2399

Email : hrsupport@worldmarket.com

This email address is only to request reasonable accommodation for the application process due to a medical condition. If you do not need a reasonable accommodation for such reason, please use the apply button below to complete an application and upload your resume.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable laws.

It is the policy of World Market, LLC. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our associates and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, employment status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.