Top 70 Continuous improvement manager Jobs in Sanford, Me

Quality and Supply Chain Manager
Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc. —Scarborough, ME
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Engineering
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Technical Project Manager
Fiber Materials —Biddeford, ME
- $80,000 - $125,000 a year
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Project Coordinator
Lighthouse Credit Union —Dover, NH
- $83,800 - $104,700 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Office
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
Operations Supervisor
CHEP —Scarborough, ME
- Overnight shift
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- English
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Warehouse Team Lead
Index Packaging —Milton, NH
- From $26 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Retail District Manager
BeMobile —Rochester, NH
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Inventory management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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4d
Client Executive 1 (Multi-client)
Sodexo —New Durham, NH
- $150,000 - $160,000 a year
- Hospital
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
10d
Logistics Manager
HANCOCK LUMBER CO., INC. —Saco, ME
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
3d
District Manager
Superior Plus Propane —Kennebunk, ME
- $80,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
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3d
Senior IT Business Engagement Manager
WIN Waste Innovations —Portsmouth, NH
- $170,000 - $190,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Quality Technical Manager (Onsite)
Pratt & Whitney —North Berwick, ME
- $132,400 - $251,600 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quality Assurance Manager, Operations
Lonza —Portsmouth, NH
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Head of Technology Procurement
Liberty Mutual —Portsmouth, NH
- $156,000 - $281,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
Manager, Continuous Improvement
High Liner Foods —Portsmouth, NH
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Presentation skills
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Manufacturing Manager, Textiles
Velcro USA Inc. —Somersworth, NH
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Project Engineering Manager
Albany International Corp. —Rochester, NH
- Engineering
- Assembly
- Mentoring
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Process Engineer
The Baker Company —Sanford, ME
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Master Planner/Scheduler
ALIGN PRECISION - ARUNDEL, LLC —Arundel, ME
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Office
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5d
Production Supervisor
Vishay —Dover, NH
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
QA Technician
High Liner Foods —Portsmouth, NH
- Basic math
- English
- Mid-level

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Quality and Supply Chain Manager

Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc. -
Scarborough, ME

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Job Details

Full-time
From $100,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Manufacturing management
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Operations management
ISO standards
Preventive action implementation
Engineering
Supply chain
Six Sigma methodology implementation
Quality control preventive actions
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Quality management
ISO 9001
Bachelor's degree
Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions)
Supply chain management
Lean Six Sigma
Root cause analysis
Regulatory compliance analysis
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Cross-functional communication
Failure analysis

Full Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time Quality and Supply Chain Manager to join our team on-site in Scarborough, ME.

We are seeking a highly capable Quality & Supply Chain Manager to lead and integrate product quality, supplier performance, and operational systems across our organization. This role is responsible for ensuring world-class quality standards for FlowCam instrumentation while building strong supplier partnerships and driving continuous improvement—particularly through ERP automation and data-driven processes.

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role that connects engineering, operations, service, and suppliers to ensure reliability, scalability, and customer trust.

Responsibilities

1. Quality Leadership

Own and lead the company-wide quality management system (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
Drive a culture of quality across all functions, from product design through manufacturing, delivery, and service.
Establish and monitor key quality metrics (e.g., yield, defects, field performance, customer complaints) and lead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Lead root cause analysis and structured problem-solving efforts (e.g., 8D, Six Sigma methodologies).
Partner with engineering on design-for-quality and reliability improvements for FlowCam products.
Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring continuous readiness and improvement.

2. Supply Chain & Supplier Management

Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, focusing on quality, reliability, cost, and scalability.
Develop supplier performance scorecards and lead regular business reviews.
Partner with procurement and operations to ensure alignment on sourcing strategies and risk management.
Lead supplier qualification, audits, and development initiatives.
Drive improvements in incoming quality, lead times, and supplier responsiveness.
Mitigate supply chain risks through proactive planning and dual sourcing where appropriate.

3. Systems & ERP Optimization

Lead initiatives to improve and automate quality and supply chain processes within the ERP system.
Partner with IT and operations teams to enhance data integrity, traceability, and workflow efficiency.
Drive adoption of digital tools for:
Nonconformance tracking
Supplier quality management
Inventory and production visibility
Develop dashboards and reporting systems to provide real-time insights into quality and supply performance.
Identify opportunities for automation and integration across ERP, CRM, and manufacturing systems.

4. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Identify systemic inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions.
Support cross-functional process improvement efforts in production, service, and customer experience.
Lead initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product reliability.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise staff; manage the performance of the quality and supply chain team
Develop hiring profiles, interview, and make hiring recommendations
Coach, grow, mentor, and develop the quality and supply chain team
Identify and support professional development needs and/or goals and seek strategies to address them
Performance management: conduct performance reviews and resolve performance issues
Immediately report concerns regarding the health, safety, or welfare of individuals or coworkers resolve conflicts and establish a sense of team within the unit

Experience and Technical Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of progressive quality engineering and/or supply chain experience
Proven track record of successful leadership in a global quality organization.
Strong experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar), including process improvement or implementation.
Expertise in root cause analysis, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards relevant to analytical instrumentation manufacturing or related devices.
A growth mindset approach, with a track record for understanding changing methodologies that will yield continuous improvement
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with Lean and Six Sigma experience.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
Certified Quality Manager certification is a plus.

Work Environment:

Office and production environment, with regular interaction across engineering, manufacturing, and service teams.

Occasional travel to suppliers, logistics partners, or customer sites as needed (<10%).

Physical Requirements:

This position requires working in and moving around an office environment, an engineering or analytical lab, and an assembly production environment. It involves extensive use of computers and telephones in an office environment. The role includes substantial communication with employees, corporate partners, customers, visitors, vendors, contractors, and others. On occasion, work outside of regular business hours may be required. With or without reasonable accommodations, the position will be able to:

Work in an office environment
Use telecommunication tools
Work in an assembly production environment
Lift an instrument (up to 50 lbs)

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering concentration?

Experience:

quality roles in scientific instruments or related: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Scarborough, ME 04074 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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continuous improvement manager jobs in sanford, me

Quality and Supply Chain Manager

Technical Project Manager

Project Coordinator

Operations Supervisor

Warehouse Team Lead

Retail District Manager

Client Executive 1 (Multi-client)

Logistics Manager

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Quality Assurance Manager, Operations

Head of Technology Procurement

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