Continuous Improvement Project Manager

About this role

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Project Manager plays a key role in advancing the Carlisle Operating System (COS) by leading CI initiatives that deliver measurable results across value streams, departments, and facilities. This role supports facility goals while contributing to broader operational objectives through cross-functional collaboration and project leadership.

The CI Project Manager independently leads improvement initiatives, applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and drives alignment across stakeholders. This position influences outcomes beyond their immediate area or plant, coach’s leaders and early-career CI professionals, and leads projects with clear operational and strategic impact. This role requires strong capability in project execution, problem-solving, and change leadership to drive sustainable improvements aligned with COS standards.

Duties And Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead and facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, and COS initiatives across manufacturing and business functions.
• Drive measurable improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People metrics.
• Lead Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S activities, visual management improvements, and standard work implementation.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement sustainable countermeasures.
• Support development and execution of strategic improvement roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor and report project performance, KPIs, savings, and operational results.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, workflows, and organizational effectiveness.
• Leverage structured problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement countermeasures.

Project Management

- Define project scope, timelines, deliverables, milestones, and resource requirements while prioritizing improvement opportunities aligned with facility and business objectives.
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