Continuous Improvement Director

Full-time

About the role

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Director enhances organizational efficiency, productivity, and profitability by leading strategic initiatives to eliminate waste and optimize operational performance using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to design and execute Lean transformation roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Lead value stream analyses, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
• Facilitate the development of standard work, visual management systems, and flow optimization.
• Coach leaders and frontline teams on Lean thinking, problem-solving, and daily management practices.
• Develop and deliver training programs on Lean tools (5S, A3, VSM, Kanban, PDCA, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Mentor internal Lean champions to build organizational capability and ensure sustainability.
• Conduct assessments to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate waste.
• Support the creation of KPIs and dashboards that measure process performance and Lean maturity.
• Monitor progress and ensure corrective actions are implemented to achieve target outcomes.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, respect for people, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Develop program for Lean immersion across the company.
• Collaborate with peers to develop and implement the operating system for the company.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment and remove barriers to transformation.
• Communicate successes, lessons learned, and best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years experience in operations leadership.
• 10+ years of experience in Lean transformation, continuous improvement, or operational excellence roles.
• Lean Six Sigma Black belt or equivalent Lean certification preferred.
• Proven track record coaching leaders and teams through enterprise-level Lean initiatives.
• Experience driving transformational change in both operations and back-office environments.
• Up to 50% travel.

Skills

• Deep knowledge of Lean principles, tools, and methodologies (Lean certification preferred).
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels and navigate complex organizational environments.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong project management and change-management capabilities.

Pay

$200,000 - 240,000 (+ bonus)