Project Manager - Continuous Improvement
Company: Missouri Enterprise
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary : $80k - $100k per year
(Based on background and level of experience) Unique Opportunities
for Unique Individuals. Unique Opportunities for Unique Individuals
If you are passionate about manufacturing and possess the skills
needed to help manufacturers enhance their processes and grow their
businesses, you should talk to us. Missouri Enterprise, a dynamic
manufacturing consultant organization, is expanding its staff of
Project Managers. We are seeking an individual with a strong
background in Continuous Improvement implementation within a
manufacturing environment combined with experience in
small-to-medium enterprise (SME) sales or business development. Our
ideal candidate is self-sufficient, can effectively assist
manufacturers in addressing operational and strategic challenges,
and provides hands-on technical and business development services
from the plant floor to the C-suite. This role is a balance of
delivering impactful CI solutions and driving new client engagement
across the state. This position focuses 1) on aggressively pursuing
new business, while building and maintaining relationships with
existing clients to foster long-term growth and loyalty and, 2)
providing continuous improvement methodologies to improve plant
floor efficiencies that strengthen a company's competitiveness. Key
Responsibilities Implement and support continuous improvement
methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, VSM, MDI, SMED,
Visual Controls, Standard Work, etc. Identify, target, and engage
potential manufacturing clients through direct outreach,
networking, and industry events. Build and maintain strong client
relationships to ensure long-term impact, retention, and engage
with additional opportunities. Bridge the gap between plant floor
operations and executive leadership to deliver sustainable
solutions. Conduct market research to understand trends, customer
needs, and competitive landscapes. Prepare and deliver compelling
presentations and proposals to prospective clients and
stakeholders. Maintain accurate records of business development
activities and project work in CRM software. Key Qualifications
Proven background in Continuous Improvement implementation within a
manufacturing environment. Successful track record in consultative
sales or business development, preferably with small-to-medium
manufacturers. Experience with methodologies such as Lean, Six
Sigma, or Kaizen. Strong manufacturing engineering and business
acumen. Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
Proficiency in the tools, processes, and methods needed in today's
manufacturing sector. Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills with the ability to engage all levels of an organization.
Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to thrive in
both technical and sales-oriented settings. Location & Flexibility
Must reside in or close to Missouri. Remote work flexibility.
Approximately 30% travel around the state of Missouri to deliver
our services. What We Offer Highly competitive compensation and
benefits plan. Excellent working conditions. Opportunity to work
with forward-thinking companies producing an incredible variety of
products. The ability to make a measurable difference in Missouri's
manufacturing sector.
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