{"id":3194159,"url":"https://alion.io/job/glanbia-continuous-improvement-engineering-manager","title":"Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager","company":{"id":2223955,"name":"Glanbia","domain":"glanbia.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/glanbia","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Leadership","role_family":"Leadership","seniority":"lead","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["West Haven, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":100000,"max":130000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":130000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"CAPA","optional":false},{"name":"GMP","optional":true},{"name":"Minitab","optional":true},{"name":"Power BI","optional":true},{"name":"Statistical Process Control","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-02T02:01:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-02","last_verified_at":"2026-10-28T06:42:07Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":26,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":26},"description":"Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager at Glanbia\nJoin this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey!\nThe Opportunity\nThe Continuous Improvement Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and driving First Time Quality (FTQ) improvement initiatives at the West Haven facility through a robust, data-driven Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) process. This role serves as the site leader for continuous improvement activities, partnering closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, R&D, Procurement, and Commercialization teams to identify root causes, eliminate waste, reduce Cost of Quality (COQ), improve process capability, and establish sustainable manufacturing practices.\nThe position will be accountable for improving manufacturing performance, reducing rework and quality holds, driving CAPA effectiveness, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement through structured problem-solving methodologies and operational excellence tools.\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on manufacturing improvement leader who can drive FTQ improvement, reduce quality losses and rework, and lead sustainable operational excellence initiatives across the West Haven site. This person should be equally comfortable analyzing manufacturing data, leading cross-functional problem-solving teams, and influencing site leadership to implement change.\nEssential Functions\nFirst Time Quality (FTQ) Improvement\nLead cross-functional investigations into quality issues, deviations, non-conformances, and recurring process failures.\nEnsure effective root cause analysis utilizing methodologies such as 5 Why, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis, and statistical analysis tools.\nDrive timely implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions.\nMonitor CAPA effectiveness and identify systemic opportunities for improvement.\nDevelop a data-driven approach to CAPA prioritization and execution.\nLead initiatives to improve site FTQ performance and reduce product quality failures.\nAnalyze manufacturing data, process capability, and specification alignment to identify opportunities for improvement.\nDrive reduction of recurring quality issues through sustainable process improvements.\nContinuous Improvement & Operational Excellence\nIdentify, prioritize, and execute continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.\nUtilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence methodologies to reduce waste and process variability.\nFacilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping exercises, and process optimization projects.\nEstablish standardized work practices and support development of manufacturing best practices.\nDevelop and maintain a prioritized site continuous improvement roadmap.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nWork closely with Quality, Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and R&D teams.\nFacilitate review meetings to communicate improvement opportunities, project status, and CAPA progress.\nInfluence stakeholders at all levels to support operational excellence objectives.\nProvide coaching and training on problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.\nGeneral\nWork with QA and plant management to ensure common objectives are agreed on and achieved (e.g. master cleaning protocols, microbiological quality and sanitation procedures).\nWork with Supply Chain to ensure that co-manufacturing outcomes meet Glanbia expectations.\nSet expectations to promote and grow a culture of safety as a non-negotiable.\nEither directly or indirectly ensure all necessary operator and management training is understood and achieved.\nAssist with the development of SOPs and educating operators on processes.\nProvide nutritional product oversight for quality, sensory, and functional properties.\nWork with Glanbia Quality team to provide effective quality assurance functions & resolutions and minimize quality complaints. \nLead the communication effort within Technical Engineering. \nGrow and develop people’s skills and capabilities to build a strong global footprint. \nProvide process and project support to new capital projects\nIntegrate key financial factors into all decision making. \nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related technical field.\n5 or more years in manufacturing, quality, process engineering, or continuous improvement role.\nExperience conducting and leading CAPA investigations and root cause analysis in a regulated manufacturing environment.\nStrong understanding of statistical analysis and process capability concepts.\nProven track record of implementing measurable process improvements.\nExperience working in cross-functional manufacturing environments.\nStrong cross-functional collaboration skills with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and R&D teams.\nStrong project management and leadership skills\nPreferred Qualifications\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.\nExperience in food, nutrition, dietary supplement, pharmaceutical, flavors, or related process manufacturing industries.\nExperience with Statistical Process Control [SPC], Minitab, Power BI, or similar analytics tools.\nKnowledge of GMP, HACCP, FDA, or other regulated manufacturing systems.\nExperience with digital manufacturing systems and manufacturing automation platforms\nTypical Physical Activity and Environment\nThe physical demands and work environment described reflect those encountered while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nPhysical Demands\nRegularly involves talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.\nFrequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing and walking.\nOccasionally involves crouching, stooping, and/or kneeling.\nPhysical Requirements\nMust be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.\nManual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, and work with the fingers.\nInvolves light physical activity performing non-strenuous daily activities of an administrative nature.\nShould be able to identify and distinguish colors, see clearly at 20 inches or closer and 20 feet or more, judge distances and spatial relationships, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.\nEnvironmental Conditions\nMay be exposed to hazardous noise levels (i.e. mills, industrial fans)\nMay be exposed to fumes and toxic chemicals.\nMay work in areas with mechanical moving parts.\nTravel Requirements\nMinimum overnight travel (up to 15%) by land and/or air.\nWhere And How You Will Work\nThe opportunity will be based at our West Haven, CT location.\nWhat We Would Like to Offer You\nThe opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K. Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Connecticut. This range may not be applicable to other locations. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Annual salary for Connecticut-based employees for this role is $100,000 to $130,000.\nAbout Glanbia\nGlanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide\nAt Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. 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