Overview

ENERPAC - Who we are?

Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 25 countries. The Company's businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol "EPAC".

Our vision is to be our customer's preferred partner through relentless innovation of industrial tools and services that help them safely and reliably tackle their toughest jobs around the world.

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https: //www.enerpactoolgroup.com/ .

Work Location: Milwaukee, WI

Schedule: Onsite Monday-Thursday with Friday virtual


Summary - basic function of the role

The Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for leading strategic improvement initiatives across supply chain and operations to drive efficiency, standardization, cost optimization, and performance excellence. This role serves as a catalyst for change by applying structured problem-solving, project management discipline, and data-driven decision-making to deliver measurable business results.

This position partners cross-functionally with operations, category management, planning, logistics, finance, IT, and leadership teams to design, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, analytical, and change management capabilities, along with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end continuous improvement projects using structured methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or PMI-based frameworks).
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource plans.
• Assemble, lead, and influence cross-functional project teams to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Proactively manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and scope changes.

Process Improvement & Standardization

• Lead process design initiatives focused on standardization, simplification, automation, and scalability.
• Implement best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and training materials.
• Serve as a thought leader in process excellence, data analytics, systems optimization, and workflows.
• Identify opportunities for operational excellence, productivity improvement, cost reduction, service enhancement, and digital enablement.

Performance Management & Analytics

• Design and maintain KPI frameworks, dashboards, and standardized reporting tools.
• Deliver business insights that drive informed decision-making and continuous performance improvement.
• Build automated workflows and reporting solutions to enhance visibility, efficiency, and compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

• Act as a change agent by driving adoption of new processes and tools through communication, training, and leadership engagement.
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Facilitate workshops, problem-solving sessions, and continuous improvement events.

Governance & Documentation

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, business requirements, SOPs, training materials, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure alignment with compliance, audit, and internal control requirements.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence and lead without direct authority.
• Highly organized with exceptional time management and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or SQL preferred.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Miro, Jira, Asana, or equivalent).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain Management
• 5-10 years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, supply chain, operations, or project management roles.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional projects.
• Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or other continuous improvement certifications preferred.

Physical Demands

Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites. Position may require travel up to 5% of time depending on assigned projects. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee is able to work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Primary work environment is temperature-controlled office setting but may also be visiting different manufacturing facilities where following appropriate safety protocols at the location would be required. Employee will be exposed to low levels of noise in the office and elevated levels of noise on the plant floor.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Reports

N/A

Key External Contacts/Clients

Vendors

Equipment suppliers

Diversity Statement

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We will ensure your application is fairly considered and if hired, you will have an equitable opportunity to give your best at work, not because we're required to, but because it's the right thing to do. Enerpac Tool Group will provide reasonable accommodations within the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for additional information.

If you're looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Enerpac Tool Group offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the job described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

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