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Continuous Improvement Leader

Moog Inc

Murphy, NCFull-time$80–115K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$80–115K/yr
Location
Murphy, NC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Moog is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader for its Murphy, North Carolina facility. Reporting to the Site Manager, this onsite role leads Lean Six Sigma initiatives, develops improvement plans and systems, and works with teams and leadership to improve manufacturing and business processes. The position influences continuous improvement personnel but has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Continuous Improvement Tools, requiredKaizen Events, requiredLean Six Sigma, nice to haveStatistical Evaluation, nice to haveProcess Capability Analysis, nice to havePerformance Metrics, nice to haveWorkforce Training, requiredLean Transformation, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, required5 Years Continuous Improvement Experience, requiredManufacturing Environment Experience, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Leader Reporting To: Site Manager Work Schedule: Onsite – Murphy, NCMoog's Murphy, North Carolina facility is a key manufacturing location focused on precision motion control components and systems that support Data Center Cooling (DCC) and multiple industrial and medical applications. Murphy employees play a critical role in producing high-quality hardware and assemblies that are essential to mission-critical platforms used by military and commercial customers around the world. The dynamic nature of the DCC industry creates opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation, and career growth. At Murphy, team members contribute directly to Moog's commitment to delivering reliable solutions that help ensure the success and safety of those who depend on our products every day.

Our team in the Industrial Group is looking for a Continuous Improvement Leader to join them. You will report to the Site Manager and will have an onsite work schedule in Murphy, NC.

To be considered for Continuous Improvement Leader you will need:

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience using and implementing continuous improvement tools and leading Kaizen events. Lean Six Sigma experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

  • Proven ability to utilize statistical evaluation techniques, process capability analysis, and performance metrics to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

  • Demonstrated experience delivering workforce training and driving Lean transformation initiates within manufacturing environment.

As a Continuous Improvement Leader, you'll be at the heart of driving organizational development and continuous improvement. Here are some key highlights of the role:

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and apply Lean Six Sigma principles to improve business and manufacturing processes.
  • Coordinate and facilitate improvement activities.
  • Convert strategic goals into actionable Lean Six Sigma plans.
  • Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities, execute plans, and achieve goals.
  • Train staff and lead/support Lean events and improvement projects.
  • Other duties as assigned

Key Duties:

  • Develop and standardize continuous improvement tools, processes, and metrics.
  • Support teams in identifying and implementing area improvements.
  • Lead Lean Six Sigma activities with cross-functional groups and stay updated on continuous improvement and Six Sigma methods.
  • Create and track annual improvement plans.
  • Optimize site operations (5S, material flow, Kanbans, etc.) to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
  • Improve business processes across the organization.
  • Identify and solve problems to reduce costs.
  • Develop daily improvement systems and tools.

Note: This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will influence and guide continuous improvement personnel.

How we Care for you:

  • Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.

  • Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.

  • Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

  • Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

  • Site Specific Benefits

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Salary Range Transparency: Murphy, NC $80,000.00–$115,000.00 Annually Salary Range Disclaimer The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Moog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Absent compliance with these pre-conditions resumes submitted directly to any Moog Inc. employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Moog Inc.

How this job compares

Set against the 428 open Continuous Improvement jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$80–115K/yr
  • US median$108–161K/yr183 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $98K, is 27% below the US median midpoint ($133K) — in the lowest quarter of Continuous Improvement salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 27 open Continuous Improvement jobs in North Carolina and 428 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Continuous Improvement postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (289 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 174 of the 428 open Continuous Improvement jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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