Waters

Waters

High-performance analytical instruments, software, and services

Continuous Improvement Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 8/12/27
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Golden, CO, USA
In Person

Travel of 10–25% is required.

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science degree is required.
  • Six Sigma or Lean certification is required, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Six Sigma, Lean, Design for Six Sigma, and consulting.
  • Team leadership experience and demonstrated ability as a change leader are required.
  • Structured analytical and problem-solving techniques are required.
  • Working knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices and International Organization for Standardization standards is required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, facilitation, consulting, coaching, and influencing, are required.
  • Knowledge of evolving Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools, as well as current Continuous Improvement industry trends, is required.
  • Ability to work effectively with senior management is required.
  • Ability to teach, mentor, and coach leaders, Six Sigma-certified associates, and champions is required.
  • Demonstrated project management ability and a track record of results are required.
  • Strategic business judgment is required.
  • Ability to facilitate and lead teams collaboratively is required.
  • Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills are required.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple detail-oriented tasks is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Minitab is required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage Corporate Six Sigma Program policies and practices.
  • Provide expert coaching on Six Sigma tools and methods, including process improvement, Design for Six Sigma, and process management.
  • Provide technical quality-tool and change-management expertise to the organization.
  • Lead Black Belt and Master Black Belt certification.
  • Facilitate Lean and Six Sigma training waves.
  • Lead the site's Cost of Quality initiative.
  • Work with business leadership to identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities.
  • Provide business leadership with support, tools, and training to conduct meaningful project reviews.
  • Drive adoption of best practices developed by Continuous Improvement teams across regional and functional areas.
  • Support deployment of Continuous Improvement initiatives at the plant.
  • Assist the leadership team with project selection and establishment of dashboard metrics.
  • Provide coaching, counseling, and development of associates.
  • Develop Continuous Improvement reporting metrics.
  • Work with and support functional Six Sigma and Lean Continuous Improvement leaders to identify and generate solutions that eliminate barriers to process improvement.
  • Assist in driving quality awareness and improving organizational communication regarding quality efforts.
  • Develop, execute, and maintain Corporate Six Sigma and Lean Continuous Improvement policies and practices.
  • Oversee certification and provide guidance for Lean Leaders, Six Sigma Master Black Belts, Black Belts, and Green Belts.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree with an emphasis in Business is preferred.
  • Master Black Belt certification is desired.

About the company

Waters provides analytical system solutions, software, and services for scientists across biopharma, clinical research, forensics, life science, food and beverage, and environmental sectors. Its products include high-performance instruments such as the BioAccord System, along with optimized software and support services that enable precise and reproducible analytical results. The company differentiates itself by offering end-to-end, integrated hardware, software, and services across a broad range of markets, with a strong emphasis on reproducibility, data insights, and comprehensive customer support. Its goal is to unlock the potential of science by solving critical problems that matter to human health and well-being.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Milford, Connecticut

Founded

1958

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 revenue reached $1.65 billion, beating estimates and growing 113.3% year over year.
  • GLP-1 testing grew over 40% in Q2 2026, proving strong clinical demand.
  • Everlywell launched Waters' FDA-cleared at-home HPV kit on September 16, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Two New York stockholder lawsuits challenge merger disclosures; discovery risk persists into 2027.
  • BD still manufactures some acquired products until transfers finish, creating regulatory and supply fragility.
  • If BD synergies stall, Waters inherits a complex integration burden that can crush margins.

What makes Waters unique

  • Waters combines LC-MS, flow cytometry, and diagnostics after the February 2026 BD merger.
  • Xevo TQ Absolute XR IVD targets routine clinical mass spectrometry with five-times sensitivity claims.
  • BD FACSDiscover A7 standardizes 50-color spectral flow cytometry for academic and pharma labs.

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