Continuous Improvement Manager
US$113,000 – US$141,500 / yr base salary
Posted 18 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$113,000 – US$141,500 / yr |
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Field of studyBusiness, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsSix Sigma Black Belt Certification
DSV – Global Transport and Logistics
At DSV, our purpose is to keep customers’ supply chains flowing and enable the business of our customers by ensuring reliable and efficient transport and logistics services through storage and transport of goods by air, sea and road. Our vision is to create long-term, sustainable growth and value for our customers, employees, shareholders and society.
Close to 150,000 employees in over 90 countries work diligently to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services.
As a global leader, our commitment to sustainable business practices is a central element of our overall business strategy.
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Location: USA - Independence, 710 Clymer Ct
Division: Solutions
Job Posting Title: Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement
Time Type: Full Time
Shift: This role can be based in Salt Lake City, UT, Dallas, TX or Independence, KY locations.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement will lead the design, deployment, and governance of the Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) across warehousing, transportation, and freight forwarding operations. This role owns process optimization initiatives end-to-end, from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment, using Lean, Six Sigma, and industry-standard 3PL best practices. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical rigor with hands-on operational leadership, driving measurable improvements in productivity, cost-to-serve, safety, quality, and customer service levels across the network.
This role may have responsibility for leading and developing 2 to 3 junior Continuous Improvement, Process Excellence, Engineering, or Analytics professionals as the function continues to expand.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) Leadership
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Own and evolve the site/regional CIP strategy, including the pipeline of kaizen events, DMAIC projects, and rapid-improvement initiatives.
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Establish and track a savings/benefit pipeline (cost avoidance, productivity gains, quality improvements) with clear ROI documentation.
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Build and maintain a CIP governance cadence (idea intake, prioritization, project charters, stage-gate reviews, close-out) tied to business KPIs.