Continuous Improvement Manager
airproducts
| Company | airproducts |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | St Louis Missouri |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
Bei Air Products definieren wir das Mögliche neu. Indem wir die Motivation unserer Mitarbeiter und unsere gesammelte Erfahrung nutzen, entwickeln wir Ideen und Innovationen, die uns vorantreiben. Wenn wir zusammenkommen – wo jede Stimme gehört wird und jeder weiß, dass er dazugehört und wichtig ist –, schaffen wir Lösungen, die Menschen ins All befördern, lebensrettende Versorgung in Krankenhäusern unterstützen und den Bau bahnbrechender Produktionsanlagen von weltweiter Bedeutung ermöglichen.
Das Mögliche neu denken
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Continuous Improvement Manager to own the development and deployment of enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement initiatives. This role will partner closely with business leaders and Lean Six Sigma guides to drive operational perfection, establish global standards and governance, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Lean Six Sigma, change management, and talent development, with experience leading teams, coaching leaders, and delivering measurable business impact through sustainable process improvement and interpersonal transformation.
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we develop a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available
Layered Continuous Improvement Program Management:
• Design and deploy a layered Continuous Improvement program that effectively engages executives, managers, supervisors, and frontline employees.
• Establish clear expectations and responsibilities for each interpersonal level to ensure ownership of Continuous Improvement activities.
• Develop management systems, visual controls, leader standard work, and review processes that reinforce accountability and sustain improvements.
• Ensure Continuous Improvement efforts are embedded within daily management systems and operational decision-making processes.
• Drive consistency in Continuous Improvement engagement, participation, and results throughout the organization.
• Monitor program performance and identify opportunities to enhance effectiveness, sustainability, and cultural adoption
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience leading global or multi-site Continuous Improvement programs.
• Solid understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, Daily Management Systems, Strategy Deployment, Visual Management, and Change Management methodologies.
• Experience developing governance models, training programs, certification frameworks, and operational perfection systems.
• Manufacturing or industrial operations experience preferred.
• Proven ability to build sustainable Continuous Improvement cultures and drive long-term interpersonal transformation.
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, Quality, or a related field required.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required; Master Black Belt certification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Quality, or related leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success developing and deploying enterprise-wide Continuous Improvement strategies and management systems.
• Proven experience leading organizational change, culture transformation, and capability-building initiatives.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing Continuous Improvement professionals and operational leaders.
• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, mentoring, and change management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all interpersonal levels, from frontline employees to executive leadership.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship (e.g. temporary work visa or work permit).
LI-LA1
Air Products wurde 1940 gegründet und ist ein weltweit führendes Industriegaseunternehmen mit einer stolzen Geschichte der Innovation und operativen Exzellenz sowie einem unerschütterlichen Engagement für Sicherheit und Umweltschutz. Gemeinsam nutzen wir unsere Leidenschaft und unsere vielfältigen Hintergründe, um das Mögliche neu zu denken und eine sauberere Zukunft für unsere Kunden, unsere Gemeinden und die Welt zu gestalten.