Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or similar; advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing or distribution, including 5 years in a leadership role for continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing.
• Proven track record leading impactful enterprise-level initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies; Black Belt certification required, Master Black Belt preferred.
• Must be able to travel domestically up to 25% to various manufacturing and distribution centers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders and teams to identify improvement opportunities across the organization.
• Lead execution of large-scale initiatives to enhance quality, cut costs, and optimize delivery.
• Engage with senior leadership to report on progress and challenges of improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement a global continuous improvement strategy aligned with operational goals.
• Work with site leaders to apply Lean Manufacturing principles to minimize waste and improve quality.
• Mentor project teams using Lean and Six Sigma tools and techniques.
• Standardize successful improvement initiatives across North American centers.

Benefits

• Mentorship and professional development opportunities in leadership and continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to work collaboratively with a diverse range of teams across the organization.
• Engagement in significant, high-impact change initiatives within a global context.