Sr. Lead, Continuous Improvement and Productivity
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Sr. Lead, Continuous Improvement and Productivity to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space. This role will lead continuous improvement and productivity efforts across supply chain operations, with a strong focus on driving measurable cost savings and process efficiency. The position partners closely with leadership to shape deployment strategies, align improvement initiatives to the strategic plan, and build capability across teams. It will also support the development of value stream optimization, loss analysis, and idea generation processes that strengthen operational performance. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate development of the Business Unit Master Plan to meet business objectives
- Work with leadership to establish deployment strategies and plans
- Develop capability to identify and track cost improvement projects
- Align continuous improvement initiatives with the strategic plan
- Coach leadership through integration of continuous improvement methods
- Build capability to optimize value streams and work processes
- Implement corporate loss analysis and idea generation processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field required
- 7-10 years of experience in a central supply chain role with continuous improvement methodology, including TPM, Lean, or Six Sigma
- 5 years of leadership experience in a continuous improvement environment
- Six Sigma, Lean, TPM, or similar certification preferred
- Strong project management and leadership skills
- Ability to build trust and interact with all levels of the organization
- Adaptable, innovative, and self-starting with strong communication skills
Pay
Compensation: $100,080 – $150,120 annually
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee recognition programs