Director, Continuous Improvement & Business Transformation

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/EXPECTATIONS

• Design and deploy a standardized continuous improvement (CI) framework (Hoshin Kanri, Lean, Six Sigma, A3, Kaizen) building on existing capabilities
• Scales visual daily management (VDM), KPI dashboards, and operating rhythms across the enterprise
• Facilitates enterprise-level Kaizen events for processes that have a cross-functional impact on eliminating waste, reducing cycle time, and improving the business.
• Completes strategic projects and continuous improvement events in alignment with the strategic deployment plan (SD)
• Develops and implements a training strategy that will optimize lean processes, practices, policies, standards, and metrics that meet or exceed company business objectives
• Works cross-functionally with the business leaders of all facilities to identify organizational needs. Train and coach employees on lean and continuous improvement methods
• Plans and executes the success of Hoshin Kanri, policy deployment projects, and Kaizen workshops through relentless follow-up
• Develop and manage transformation roadmaps with clear milestones, ownership, and financial impact
• Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business-related discipline. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of experience in operations, supply chain, or business transformation
• Proficiency in Change Management methodologies to overcome people's resistance to change
• Proficiency in analyzing data to drive action
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies such as Hoshin Kanri, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control (DMAIC)
• Strong working knowledge in statistical process control, error proofing, value stream mapping, visual management techniques, and failure mode and effects analysis