Director, Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing or distribution environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on continuous improvement.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise-level initiatives with significant impact.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies; Black Belt certification required, Master Black Belt preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically to manufacturing and distribution centers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead execution of large scale initiatives aimed at enhancing quality and optimizing delivery.
• Communicate progress and challenges of improvement initiatives to senior leadership.
• Develop and implement a global continuous improvement strategy aligning with operational goals.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing processes to eliminate waste and enhance product quality.
• Mentor project teams using Lean and Six Sigma tools and techniques.
• Standardize successful initiatives across manufacturing and distribution centers.

Benefits

• Opportunity to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement across multiple facilities.
• Ability to influence operational excellence at an enterprise level.
• Exposure to industry best practices and innovation in manufacturing and distribution.
• Professional development and coaching of continuous improvement professionals.
• Engagement in large-scale, impactful initiatives that drive measurable results.