Continuous improvement manager with 11 years deploying lean operating systems in packaging and paper manufacturing. Leads CI for 4 plants and delivered $6.8M in annual run-rate savings. Brings kaizen leadership, daily management systems and coaching that build problem-solving skills in plant teams.
Experience
Continuous Improvement Manager, Northfield Paper & Packaging (Green Bay, WI)
Jan 2021 – Present
Lead lean deployment for 4 corrugated plants with a team of 4 CI engineers
Delivered $6.8M in annual run-rate savings from 60 kaizen events and 12 Black Belt projects
Introduced tiered daily management boards in all plants, cutting response time to line issues from 2 hours to 20 minutes
Raised corrugator uptime 8 points through SMED and autonomous maintenance programs
Lean Manager, Fox Valley Converting (Appleton, WI)
May 2016 – Dec 2020
Ran value stream mapping for 3 product families and led the resulting improvement roadmap
Cut finished goods lead time from 12 days to 5
Trained 30 supervisors on standard work and leader routines
Process Improvement Engineer, Lakeland Tissue Mills (Neenah, WI)
Jun 2014 – Apr 2016
Led 5S and visual management on 4 converting lines
Reduced changeover time 40% on the highest-volume line
Education
B.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison (Sep 2010 – May 2014)
Six Sigma: DMAIC, root cause analysis, SPC, Minitab
Leadership: CI program strategy, coaching, savings validation with finance
Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Shingo Institute Discover Excellence
How to write a Continuous Improvement Manager resume
A strong Continuous Improvement Manager resume shows throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Skills
Certifications
Education
Length: Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Summary: Lead with your leadership scope and the business outcomes you are known for.
Skills to feature
Supply chain planning
Inventory management
Logistics and distribution
Lean and Six Sigma
Vendor management
ERP and WMS systems
Demand forecasting
Process improvement
Safety and compliance
Data analysis
Example bullet points
Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes
Reduced inventory carrying cost by $1.8M while keeping a 98% fill rate through SKU rationalization
Led a Lean program that cut order cycle time by 35% and recordable incidents to zero for 18 months
Tips from recruiters
State the scale you ran: sites, SKUs, shipments, budget or team size.
List certifications such as APICS CSCP, PMP or Six Sigma belts.
Name the systems you used (SAP, Oracle, Manhattan); they are common keyword filters.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Continuous Improvement Manager resume FAQ
What should a Continuous Improvement Manager resume include?
A Continuous Improvement Manager resume should show throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Skills, Certifications and Education. Show the organization you ran (team size, budget, revenue) and the business results you are accountable for.
What is the best resume template for a Continuous Improvement Manager?
Classic, Compact and Modern work well for Continuous Improvement Manager roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Continuous Improvement Manager resume be?
Two pages are common for leadership roles; keep the first page strong enough to stand alone.
Which skills should a Continuous Improvement Manager put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Continuous Improvement Manager roles are Supply chain planning, Inventory management, Logistics and distribution, Lean and Six Sigma, Vendor management and ERP and WMS systems.
How do I write strong Continuous Improvement Manager resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as on-time delivery, inventory turns and cost per unit. For example: "Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes."