Continuous Improvement Manager

Rolls-Royce • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Continuous Improvement Manager to join the Continuous Improvements team within Defense based in Indianapolis. As a Continuous Improvement Manager, you’ll play an integral role supporting the business objectives in manufacturing and non-manufacturing environments by developing and coaching the employees to deliver improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a cross-functional team of professionals to drive change and achieve business deliverables.
Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Associates degree within Manufacturing or related with 7+ years of experience, OR Bachelor’s degree within Manufacturing or related with 5+ years of experience, OR Master’s degree within Manufacturing or related with 3+ years of experience, OR JD/PhD, OR 9+ years’ experience in lieu of degree
• To be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

• Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with program and/or project management.
• Experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, problem solving and lead time reduction.
• Knowledge of data driven improvement methods & tools
• Knowledge of the Rolls-Royce Production System.
• Excellent communication, written, interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as influencing and collaboration skills, and the ability to train, coach and facilitate others in the use of process improvement methodologies and tools
• Able to work accurately and at pace.
• Driven to succeed and can take the lead in identifying project requirements, specifying, and executing packages of work

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement programs and projects with effective problem-solving methodologies or cutting-edge tool sets.
• Continually analyze the business processes to highlight opportunities for change and improvement
• Delivering and monitoring financial and customer benefits throughout the life of improvement projects while supporting company and functional process owners and users to ensure compliance and continuous improvement
• Act as an improvement coach, training and mentoring Green and Yellow Belts in continuous improvement, project delivery, through to accreditation.
• Coach the business unit leadership in the delivery of Production System minimum standards
• Identifying and establishing areas of best practice through external and internal benchmarking, to enhance our continuous improvement strategy

Benefits

• We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
• Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree