Top 788 Continuous improvement manager Jobs in Southfield, Mi

Project Manager, Pilot Programs
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Technical Program Manager
Ford Motor Company —Dearborn, MI
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- Online Application
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SME —Southfield, MI
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Sr. Project Manager (OPERATIONS)
thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc. —Southfield, MI
- $109,000 - $163,000 a year
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- 8 years
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- Health insurance
Manager, FCSD Special Projects
Ford Motor Company —Dearborn, MI
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Military
- Engineering
- US work authorization
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Quality Project Administrator
Carhartt —Dearborn, MI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
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Order and Delivery Operation Manager
Slate Auto —Troy, MI
- $123,339 - $185,009 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
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Manager of Continuous Improvement
Detroit Manufacturing Systems —Auburn Hills, MI
- Full-time
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Senior Manager, Field Recall Program Management & Operations
Ford Motor Company —Allen Park, MI
- $141,700 - $268,300 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Warehouse Manager
Faurecia —Fraser, MI
- $80,000 - $115,000 a year
- English
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
Continuous Improvement Director - Automotive
Eaton —Southfield, MI
- $146,000 - $215,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Retirement plan
Team Manager - Crew Chief - A Crew
Ford Motor Company —Wayne, MI
- Online Application
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Project Manager
Lear Corporation —Southfield, MI
- 7 years
- Salesforce
- English
Manager Regional Value Analysis - IL/IN
Saint Joseph Health System —Livonia, MI
- $98,240 - $147,360 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Finance
- Analysis skills
Continuous Improvement Manager
Autokiniton —Belleville, MI
- Full-time
- Basic math
- English
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
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Project Manager, Pilot Programs

Yanfeng Automotive -
Novi, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
14 days ago

Qualifications

Technology transfer (scale-up process)
Managing projects
Operational excellence initiatives
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

Job Summary

The Project Manager, Pilot Programs is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and successful implementation of new manufacturing pilot programs within the facility. This role serves as the primary coordinator between operations, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and production teams to ensure new products, processes, equipment, and technologies are effectively validated prior to full-scale production launch. The Project Manager develops project plans, tracks milestones, manages risks, and drives cross-functional collaboration to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives. The position requires strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills to ensure pilot activities are completed on schedule while minimizing disruption to ongoing manufacturing operations.

Essential functions of the role

Lead end-to-end execution of manufacturing pilot programs, from planning through production readiness and launch.
Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, timelines, and key deliverables.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Production.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues impacting project objectives.
Monitor pilot performance metrics and analyze results to validate process capability, productivity, quality, and safety requirements.
Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and executive reviews.
Ensure adherence to customer specifications, manufacturing standards, and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and capture lessons learned for future program launches.
Support equipment installation, process validation, training, and readiness activities for pilot programs.
Maintain accurate project documentation, reports, and communication plans.
Manage change control activities and ensure alignment among stakeholders.
Coordinate transition of successful pilot programs into full-scale manufacturing operations.

Success Measures

On-time completion of pilot program milestones.
Achievement of launch readiness and production targets.
Compliance with safety and quality standards.
Effective risk management and issue resolution.
Successful transition of pilot programs into stable production.
Stakeholder satisfaction and cross-functional team engagement.

Required education

Bachelor’s degree specializing in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.

Required qualifications

5-9 Minimum Years of Experience
5-9 Minimum Years of Experience in Automotive Industry
Experience leading new product launches, pilot programs, process implementations, or manufacturing transfers.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, Lean Manufacturing, APQP, PFMEA, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency in project management tools and reporting systems.
PMP certification preferred.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.

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