Job Description - Snr. CI ManagerABOUT THE ROLEThe Global CI Director leads continuous improvement strategy and execution across NVH operations to strengthen operational excellence, standardization, and financial performance. This role is responsible for driving the elimination of non-value-added activity, embedding consistent business system practices, and building a sustainable culture of continuous improvement across multiple sites and regions. The position partners closely with operations and functional leaders to align continuous improvement priorities with business goals, accelerate execution, and deliver measurable results in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity. The position also leads and aligns P3 initiatives across plant operations while ensuring plant-level certification, standardization, and sustainability of continuous improvement practices. This role reports directly to the Snr. Director Operations, Manufacturing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead global continuous improvement strategy and execution across manufacturing and operational sites
- Lead and align P3 initiatives across plants to support consistent deployment, execution discipline, and operational performance
- Lead manufacturing transformation projects
- Drive operational excellence initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen financial performance
- Ensure continuous improvement systems, tools, and standard processes are deployed consistently across the organization
- Partner with senior leadership to align CI priorities, resources, and execution plans with business objectives
- Lead cross-functional improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, cost, delivery, inventory, and throughput performance
- Identify process gaps, performance losses, and operational inefficiencies, then translate findings into clear corrective actions and implementation plans
- Champion Lean, Six Sigma, value stream, and structured problem-solving methodologies to deliver sustainable results
- Establish, monitor, and communicate key CI metrics, reviews, and performance reporting
- Lead CI capability building through training, assessments, coaching, and development of continuous improvement resources
- Ensure plant-level certification requirements are established, tracked, and sustained to reinforce standard work, capability, and continuous improvement maturity
- Support plant, regional, and global teams in driving standardization, best-practice sharing, and execution discipline
- Participate in long-range operational planning, including footprint, expansion, and consolidation activities that improve cost and performance
- Develop resource plans, budgets, and strategic plans for areas of responsibility
- Lead, coach, and develop direct reports while strengthening succession planning and team capability
- Ensure compliance with company policies, governance requirements, and applicable laws and regulations
JOB REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's degree in business, operations, engineering, or a related field required
- MBA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, lean, and/or manufacturing operations
- Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification required
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, Standard Work, A3, 8D, and other structured improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional improvement initiatives across complex, multi-site operations
- Strong business and operational acumen, with the ability to connect process improvements to financial performance
- Experience building CI systems, governance, metrics, and capability across regions or multiple facilities
- Proven leadership ability in coaching teams, driving accountability, and leading organizational change
- Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to work effectively in a matrixed global organization
- Experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or similarly complex industrial environments preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required
Travel Requirements: We don't want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who's hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision. Sound like you? Let us know. 
