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We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support - it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What we do:
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is the hands-on change leader for an important Watts complex—responsible for building a visible, practical CI culture that improves Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Engagement. This role is on the floor, at the Gemba, coaching and leading improvements side-by-side with teams—especially an energetic hourly CI team (7 direct reports) drawn from the facility workforce that is eager to learn and needs strong daily coaching. The CI Manager partners with site leadership, BU/Platform leaders, and the Regional CI Team to deliver improvements tied to site strategy and the customer.
Reports to: Director of Operations • Location: Onsite, Franklin, NH • Travel: up to 25%
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead by doing: personally lead kaizens, rapid improvements, and problem-solving on real processes; set the “how we improve” standard through visible role-model behavior.
- Coach and develop people daily: train and coach hourly and salaried teams in real time to build confidence and capability in CI basics and disciplined execution.
- Own the site CI execution: Uses One Watts Performance System (OWPS) tools, routines (daily management, standard work, visual management, tiered accountability) and ensure sustainment.
- Drive strategy to execution: facilitate strategy/goal deployment and translate priorities into an active, cross-functional improvement funnel and roadmap.
- Deliver measurable business impact: identify and prioritize opportunities; track, validate, and multilevel communications and balanced-scorecard results (AOP and beyond).
- Run CI governance per playbook: lead the CI steering committee, remove barriers, and ensure cross-functional alignment with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance.
- Benchmark and spread best practices: identify internal/external best practices and help replicate what works across the site and Watts.
Required Qualifications
- Operations-minded leader with 7+ years in manufacturing/operations and a track record of hands-on improvement delivery (not just facilitation).
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Operations, Business, or related) or equivalent experience.
- Lean transformation or Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred
- Operations supervision or production management preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coach teams on the floor, influence across functions, and build engagement with hourly and salaried workforces.
- Proven results improving productivity; SQDC, with the ability to translate CI work into measurable financial/operational impact.
- Strong capability in practical Lean methods (e.g., VSM, daily management, standard work, visual management, 5S, SMED, TPM, material flow/layout, structured problem solving).
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and organizational skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced plant environment.
- Proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint/Word; strong data sense and the ability to communicate clearly to all levels.
General Applicable Company Competencies
- Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
- Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
- Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
Working Conditions:
While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a manufacturing facility and will be required to be present on the manufacturing floor. You will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. You will be required to work in the office at the Franklin, NH location (Monday – Friday). Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.
Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
- Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
- Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
- Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.
#LIOnsite
Watts in it for you:
Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.
- Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
- Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
- 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
- Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
- Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
How we work:
At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.
And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.
Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.
We’re Watts. Together, we’re reimagining the future of water.
We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support - it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.
What we do:
For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted by customers in residential and commercial settings across the world. We are at the forefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart and connected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with a quality reputation — and we have a dynamic future ahead.
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is the hands-on change leader for an important Watts complex—responsible for building a visible, practical CI culture that improves Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Engagement. This role is on the floor, at the Gemba, coaching and leading improvements side-by-side with teams—especially an energetic hourly CI team (7 direct reports) drawn from the facility workforce that is eager to learn and needs strong daily coaching. The CI Manager partners with site leadership, BU/Platform leaders, and the Regional CI Team to deliver improvements tied to site strategy and the customer.
Reports to: Director of Operations • Location: Onsite, Franklin, NH • Travel: up to 25%
Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead by doing: personally lead kaizens, rapid improvements, and problem-solving on real processes; set the “how we improve” standard through visible role-model behavior.
- Coach and develop people daily: train and coach hourly and salaried teams in real time to build confidence and capability in CI basics and disciplined execution.
- Own the site CI execution: Uses One Watts Performance System (OWPS) tools, routines (daily management, standard work, visual management, tiered accountability) and ensure sustainment.
- Drive strategy to execution: facilitate strategy/goal deployment and translate priorities into an active, cross-functional improvement funnel and roadmap.
- Deliver measurable business impact: identify and prioritize opportunities; track, validate, and multilevel communications and balanced-scorecard results (AOP and beyond).
- Run CI governance per playbook: lead the CI steering committee, remove barriers, and ensure cross-functional alignment with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance.
- Benchmark and spread best practices: identify internal/external best practices and help replicate what works across the site and Watts.
Required Qualifications
- Operations-minded leader with 7+ years in manufacturing/operations and a track record of hands-on improvement delivery (not just facilitation).
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Operations, Business, or related) or equivalent experience.
- Lean transformation or Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred
- Operations supervision or production management preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coach teams on the floor, influence across functions, and build engagement with hourly and salaried workforces.
- Proven results improving productivity; SQDC, with the ability to translate CI work into measurable financial/operational impact.
- Strong capability in practical Lean methods (e.g., VSM, daily management, standard work, visual management, 5S, SMED, TPM, material flow/layout, structured problem solving).
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and organizational skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced plant environment.
- Proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint/Word; strong data sense and the ability to communicate clearly to all levels.
General Applicable Company Competencies
- Commitment to Watts’ values of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and innovation, and transparency.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work priorities and stressful conditions.
- Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and standards of process as implemented by Watts.
- Maintain productive and collaborative relationships with other Watts employees.
- Adherence to Watts’ seven cultural beliefs: Growth Mindset, Customer-Focused Innovation, Constant Communication, Clear Goals, Collaborate Globally, Be Inclusive, and Take Action.
Working Conditions:
While performing the job duties, you will be working on-site at a manufacturing facility and will be required to be present on the manufacturing floor. You will be required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment. You will be required to work in the office at the Franklin, NH location (Monday – Friday). Your scheduled work hours will be communicated to you by your manager.
Physical Requirements: Specific physical abilities required for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Ability to remain seated at a desk or workstation for extended periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks like typing on a keyboard or using a mouse for extended periods.
- Ability to physically move around the office, organize or transport files, packages, or other office-related materials.
- Ability to read documents, use a computer, and perform data entry tasks.
- Ability to communicate clearly with management and coworkers, particularly in meetings or phone calls.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and copiers.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry light objects, such as office supplies, documents, or small equipment.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to physically move around manufacturing floor.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment, which may include, but is not limited to, safety shoes, hearing protection, and safety glasses.
Nothing in this job description restricts Watts’ right to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, and working hours/conditions to this position at any time. This position is “at will,” which means that either the employee or Watts may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and for any lawful reason.
#LIOnsite
Watts in it for you:
Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.
- Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
- Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
- 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
- Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
- Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/
How we work:
At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.
And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.
Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.
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- Eaton12
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in continuous improvement analyst jobs.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience facilitating kaizen events and value-stream mapping sessions
- Proficiency with process analysis tools such as statistical process control software
- Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business, or a related field
- Ability to build and present data-driven business cases to cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with project management frameworks and change management principles
Tips for Your Continuous Improvement Analyst Job Search
Quantify your process improvement outcomes
Hiring managers for continuous improvement analyst roles want numbers, not narratives. Replace vague claims with specific results: cycle time reduced by a measurable amount, defect rates cut after a kaizen event, or cost savings tied directly to a project you led.
List your Lean and Six Sigma credentials prominently
Certifications like Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean Practitioner are often used as filters before a human reads your resume. Put them in a dedicated credentials section near the top, not buried in a job description halfway down the page.
Target postings that name your industry experience
Continuous improvement methods transfer across industries, but hiring teams often want someone who already knows their production environment or service workflow. Filter openings by the industry where you've run kaizen events or value-stream mapping sessions.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists continuous improvement analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a process-walkthrough answer for interviews
Most continuous improvement analyst interviews include at least one question asking you to walk through a full DMAIC or PDCA cycle you led. Practice a concise version that covers the problem, your tools, stakeholder resistance you managed, and the verified result.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask which process areas you'll own in the first 90 days and whether you'll have authority to implement changes or only recommend them. Analyst roles vary widely in actual decision-making power, and clarifying this upfront prevents frustration after you start.
Continuous Improvement Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most continuous improvement analysts?
The companies hiring the most continuous improvement analysts right now include Eaton, Howmet Aerospace, and Generac Power Systems, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Wisconsin, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, healthcare systems, and logistics companies consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many continuous improvement analyst jobs are remote?
About 44% of continuous improvement analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by function. Roles focused on data analysis, reporting, and training content development tend to be more remote-compatible, while positions requiring direct observation of production floors or clinical workflows are predominantly on-site.
How do you become a continuous improvement analyst?
Start with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, business, or a related field, then earn a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification through an accredited provider. Build hands-on experience by leading small process improvement projects in any operational setting, document your measurable results carefully, and progress toward Black Belt certification as you take on larger initiatives.
Can you get hired as a continuous improvement analyst with little experience?
Yes, entry-level continuous improvement analyst roles exist, particularly in manufacturing and healthcare operations. Employers hiring at the junior level typically look for a relevant degree, a Green Belt certification or coursework, and demonstrated participation in any process improvement project, even one completed during an internship, a capstone course, or a volunteer initiative. Framing any project where you measured a problem and tracked a result will strengthen your candidacy considerably.
What does the continuous improvement analyst interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen focused on your certification level and industry background, followed by a panel or hiring-manager interview that includes at least one behavioral question asking you to walk through a full improvement cycle you led. Some organizations add a case exercise where you analyze a process scenario and present recommendations, and final rounds often include a conversation with the operations or quality leadership team.
Where can I find and apply to continuous improvement analyst jobs?
You can find and apply to continuous improvement analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience, industry background, and certification level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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