Continuous Improvement Manager Jobs in North Carolina
Continuous Improvement Manager jobs in North Carolina are open across Raleigh, Battleboro, and Lewiston Woodville and other North Carolina metros, with employers like American Fuji Seal, HITACHI ENERGY USA, and Hitachi Energy hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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You may know us for our delicious cheesecakes…and for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 13 years in a row! What you may not know is at The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, our staff members are our highest quality ingredient.
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager enhances operational efficiency by leading initiatives that optimize processes, reduce waste, and drive sustainable improvements. The role partners across functions to identify opportunities, analyze performance, and build a three year CI value pipeline.
You’ll thrive in this position if you are:
- An Experienced People Manager: you’re at home managing and elevating a team. You lead by example and enable your staff to realize their potential.
- Intellectually Curious: you’re a lifelong learner. You pick things up, dissect them to see how they work, and figure out how to improve or fix them.
- Exhaustively meticulous: you have an unrelenting attention to detail, leaving nothing to chance while understanding what deserves your immediate attention and what can wait.
- Always Thinking Two Steps Ahead: you understand the domino effect when critical system issues occur. You aim to be proactive, but you know how to get in front of problems to contain them.
Responsibilities
- Partner with executive level champions to deliver measurable business results.
- Develop and execute CI strategies and initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional teams to evaluate and improve processes.
- Analyze data to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with teams to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Facilitate CI training sessions and workshops.
- Track, report, and sustain progress on improvement initiatives.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies to drive results.
- Prioritize projects aligned with business objectives.
- Provide CI guidance, develop culture, and build team capability.
- Map processes, assess gaps, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Able to develop, implement and sustain CI culture in facilities.
- Develop/train team members to perform root cause analysis.
- Process map process and identify gaps.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5+ years of proven experience leading Continuous Improvement initiatives in an operational or manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership to deliver measurable business results.
- Experience leading cross functional teams through process improvement projects.
- Ability to analyze data, interpret performance metrics, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Skilled in process mapping, gap analysis, and workflow optimization.
- Ability to develop, implement, and sustain a CI culture across facilities.
- Strong facilitation skills for CI training, workshops, and coaching.
- Ability to train teams in root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize initiatives aligned to business objectives.
What We Prefer:
- Lean, Six Sigma, or related certification (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt).
- Experience building a multi year CI value pipeline.
- Background in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments.
- Experience implementing enterprise level CI strategies.
- Familiarity with change management methodologies.
Benefits
- Eligible for annual bonus
- Vacation and sick time
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401K with company match
- 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
- Discounted cheesecake purchase program
- Annual stipend for dining in our restaurants
About the Company
The Cheesecake Factory Bakery creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day across our two facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mountain, NC plus other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers.
The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is a subsidiary of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.8 billion public company with more than 370 casual dining restaurants and over 48,000 staff members.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.
To notify of a non-compliant job posting, please send a notice to ats@thecheesecakefactory.com.
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Overview
You may know us for our delicious cheesecakes…and for being recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®” 13 years in a row! What you may not know is at The Cheesecake Factory Bakery, our staff members are our highest quality ingredient.
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager enhances operational efficiency by leading initiatives that optimize processes, reduce waste, and drive sustainable improvements. The role partners across functions to identify opportunities, analyze performance, and build a three year CI value pipeline.
You’ll thrive in this position if you are:
- An Experienced People Manager: you’re at home managing and elevating a team. You lead by example and enable your staff to realize their potential.
- Intellectually Curious: you’re a lifelong learner. You pick things up, dissect them to see how they work, and figure out how to improve or fix them.
- Exhaustively meticulous: you have an unrelenting attention to detail, leaving nothing to chance while understanding what deserves your immediate attention and what can wait.
- Always Thinking Two Steps Ahead: you understand the domino effect when critical system issues occur. You aim to be proactive, but you know how to get in front of problems to contain them.
Responsibilities
- Partner with executive level champions to deliver measurable business results.
- Develop and execute CI strategies and initiatives.
- Lead cross-functional teams to evaluate and improve processes.
- Analyze data to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with teams to streamline workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Facilitate CI training sessions and workshops.
- Track, report, and sustain progress on improvement initiatives.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies to drive results.
- Prioritize projects aligned with business objectives.
- Provide CI guidance, develop culture, and build team capability.
- Map processes, assess gaps, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Able to develop, implement and sustain CI culture in facilities.
- Develop/train team members to perform root cause analysis.
- Process map process and identify gaps.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5+ years of proven experience leading Continuous Improvement initiatives in an operational or manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership to deliver measurable business results.
- Experience leading cross functional teams through process improvement projects.
- Ability to analyze data, interpret performance metrics, and identify improvement opportunities.
- Skilled in process mapping, gap analysis, and workflow optimization.
- Ability to develop, implement, and sustain a CI culture across facilities.
- Strong facilitation skills for CI training, workshops, and coaching.
- Ability to train teams in root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize initiatives aligned to business objectives.
What We Prefer:
- Lean, Six Sigma, or related certification (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt).
- Experience building a multi year CI value pipeline.
- Background in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments.
- Experience implementing enterprise level CI strategies.
- Familiarity with change management methodologies.
Benefits
- Eligible for annual bonus
- Vacation and sick time
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401K with company match
- 25%-35% discount when dining as a guest
- Discounted cheesecake purchase program
- Annual stipend for dining in our restaurants
About the Company
The Cheesecake Factory Bakery creates over 35,000 delicious cheesecakes per day across our two facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mountain, NC plus other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees, and third-party bakery customers.
The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is a subsidiary of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated. Recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® since 2014, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a global $3.8 billion public company with more than 370 casual dining restaurants and over 48,000 staff members.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities.
To notify of a non-compliant job posting, please send a notice to ats@thecheesecakefactory.com.
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Who's Hiring
- American Fuji Seal1
- HITACHI ENERGY USA1
- Hitachi Energy1
- Perdue1
- The Cheesecake Factory1
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy2
- Food & Beverage1
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in continuous improvement manager jobs across North Carolina.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification strongly preferred or required
- 3 to 7 years of experience leading process improvement or operational excellence initiatives
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or Power BI
- Demonstrated experience facilitating Kaizen events and value stream mapping sessions
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations management, or a related field
- Familiarity with ISO standards, quality management systems, or regulatory compliance frameworks
Continuous Improvement Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many continuous improvement manager jobs are there in North Carolina?
There are 5+ continuous improvement manager openings in North Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Raleigh, Battleboro, and Lewiston Woodville. New positions post regularly as employers across North Carolina hire.
How much do continuous improvement managers make in North Carolina?
Continuous improvement managers in North Carolina earn a median of about $99,310 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,930 for the lowest 10% to over $139,110 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which North Carolina cities have the most continuous improvement manager jobs?
Raleigh, Battleboro, and Lewiston Woodville have the most continuous improvement manager openings in North Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire continuous improvement managers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring continuous improvement managers in North Carolina include American Fuji Seal, HITACHI ENERGY USA, and Hitachi Energy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote continuous improvement manager jobs in North Carolina?
Yes. About 0% of continuous improvement manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in North Carolina metros.
How do I apply for continuous improvement manager jobs in North Carolina?
You can apply to continuous improvement manager jobs in North Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred North Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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