Overview

The Shingo Institute's Director provides leadership and oversight for one of the world's most respected honors in organizational excellence. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end administration of the Shingo Prize, ensuring alignment with the Shingo Model, Guiding Principles, and Three Insights of Organizational Excellence. The Director ensures the integrity and rigor of the assessment process, supports organizations in their pursuit of sustainable cultures of continuous improvement, and upholds the standards by which excellence is recognized through measurable performance and behavioral outcomes.

In addition, the role leads the Shingo Institute's broader portfolio-including research, education, workshops, and global affiliate engagement-to reinforce the Prize as a cornerstone of the Institute's mission. Through strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement, and operational excellence, the Director helps extend the Institute's impact, supporting organizations worldwide in their journey toward lasting organizational excellence.

About the role:

• This is an administrative position eligible for faculty rank.
• This position does not allow consulting in the field of organizational and operational excellence due to the potential conflict with the integrity of awards issued by the Shingo Institute.
• This position is located in Logan, Utah.

Responsibilities

Lead a "program of excellence" that fulfills the mission of the Shingo Institute "to improve the process of improvement by conducting cutting-edge research, providing relevant education, performing insightful organizational assessments, and recognizing organizations committed to achieving sustainable world-class results."

Specifically:

• Act as a strategic advocate and ambassador for the Shingo Institute and the Shingo Model throughout the world.
• Develop and manage the Shingo Institute's budget, resources, and staffing to ensure the financial performance of the Institute.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Institute, including, but not limited to, assessments, events, curriculum development, delivery of educational materials, operations, research, finances, etc.
• Cultivate relationships to continue growing the network of licensed affiliates.
• Lead the launch of new initiatives.
• Provide leadership as Chair of the Shingo Institute Advisory Board, managing member selection, defining terms and committee assignments, and setting the agenda for board meetings.
• Serve as a Shingo Master Trainer.
• As a program leader in the Huntsman School, support the mission and purpose of the Huntsman School - especially to be a "career accelerator for our students."
• Work collaboratively within a college and university system, partner with all functional areas, and ensure compliance with all university policies and procedures.
• Leverage the network of the Shingo Institute to benefit the Shingo Student Center.
• Serve as a member of the Shingo Student Center Advisory Board.
• Support the Lean Education Academic Network (L.E.A.N.) community.
• This role may include teaching classes in the Huntsman School.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 10 years' experience as an executive in an organization dedicated to improvement.
• Shingo Alumni.

Preferred:

Candidates that meet the following criteria will be given preferential consideration:

• Experience developing curriculum and delivering educational materials to executives in both face-to-face and online formats.
• Shingo Examiner and/or Facilitator.
• Executive with a Shingo Prize or Award recipient organization.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience with excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

We believe that the best leaders dream big, prepare, take risks, create value, and give back. The Huntsman School provides unique learning experiences that develop these characteristics, preparing students to become leaders who leave the world better than they found it.

We started as the first business school in the West and have a proud legacy, but we're not done yet. We strive each year to "Dare Mighty Things," to honor the Huntsman name by putting our students first and developing programs that align with values such as ethical leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. We see successful outcomes of this approach in the lives of our students and alumni every day. We invite you to become a part of our aspirational journey.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the [redacted] season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.