Director Continuous Improvement

About the role

We are seeking a strategic, execution-focused Director of Continuous Improvement to drive operational excellence, scalable business processes, and data-driven decision-making across the organization. This leader will leverage Lean principles, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and program management to improve performance and enhance organizational growth. The position collaborates cross-functionally to solve complex business challenges and implement sustainable solutions, all while fostering a culture of relentless simplicity and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deploy Lean methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, value stream mapping, root cause analysis) to eliminate waste and improve processes.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact improvement initiatives aligned to strategic objectives.
• Establish governance and performance systems to sustain improvements.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and drive a culture of structured problem-solving and data-driven thinking supported by AI-enabled innovation.
• Translate business strategy into scalable models that drive growth and efficiency.
• Design streamlined, standardized processes to improve speed, transparency, and accountability.
• Align cross-functional workflows to enhance execution and eliminate complexity.
• Lead large, cross-functional initiatives from ideation to sustainment.
• Manage project milestones, governance, resource plans, and risk mitigation.
• Ensure synergy with enterprise priorities and execute with strong communication.
• Leverage data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with IT/BI teams to develop dashboards, KPIs, and AI-driven insights.
• Enable self-service analytics for informed decision-making across the organization.
• Partner with technical teams to create scalable tools such as AI-powered solutions, data pipelines, and automated workflows.
• Identify opportunities for digitization and systems improvement.
• Build stakeholder partnerships across all levels to drive engagement and alignment.
• Lead organizational change management for sustainable adoption of new initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor for efficiency and performance strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Program Management, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Excel).
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable impact.
• Experience translating business needs into technical and process solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical device, healthcare, or regulated industries.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent).
• Experience implementing business systems, dashboards, or automation tools.