Director, Continuous Improvement

ETS-Lindgren

$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 10+ years of manufacturing experience in leadership roles
  • 5+ years leading Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement programs in manufacturing
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required; Master Black Belt preferred
  • Proven track record of achieving measurable operational improvements
  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing systems and operational excellence principles
  • Experience driving change in complex manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead company-wide Lean Six Sigma initiatives globally
  • Drive operational excellence by enhancing productivity and reducing waste
  • Execute and manage Continuous Improvement strategy aligned with business goals
  • Partner with executives to identify and prioritize operational improvement opportunities
  • Establish KPIs and reporting mechanisms to measure and sustain improvement gains
  • Serve as the main point of contact for monthly meetings and presentations
  • Ensure alignment with parent company's Continuous Improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical (with Health Savings Account), Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Stock Purchase Plan with company match
  • Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, & Holidays
  • Parental & Caregiver Leave
  • Employee Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Appreciation Incentives (Birthdays, Recognition Awards, etc.)
  • PPE Reimbursement
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Position Description

  • Lead company-wide Lean Six Sigma initiatives across our global operations
  • Drives operational excellence, improving productivity, reducing waste, enhancing quality, and building a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization
  • Executes and manages the company's Continuous Improvement strategy aligned with business objectives
  • Partner with executive leadership to identify operational improvement opportunities and prioritize strategic initiatives
  • Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to measure improvement impact and sustain gains
  • Will be lead point of contact for monthly rollup meetings and presentations
  • Manage alignment to parent company's Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Moderate travel will be required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field
  • 10+ years of manufacturing experience with progressive leadership responsibilities
  • 5+ years leading Lean Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement programs in a manufacturing environment
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required; Master Black Belt preferred
  • Proven success driving measurable operational improvements and cost savings
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing systems and operational excellence principles
  • Experience leading change initiatives in complex manufacturing organizations


Preferred Qualifications

  • Multi-site manufacturing experience
  • Experience with automation, Industry 4.0, or digital manufacturing initiatives
  • ERP/MRP system knowledge (Syteline, CSI, SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Benefits Offered

  • Medical (with Health Savings Account), Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Stock Purchase Plan with company match
  • Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, & Holidays
  • Parental & Caregiver Leave
  • Employee Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Appreciation Incentives (Birthdays, Recognition Awards, etc.)
  • PPE Reimbursement
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement

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