Director of Continuous Improvement
Core
Develop and lead a structured continuous improvement strategy across global manufacturing sites to improve delivery, quality, cost, and scalability.
Role type
Director of Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)
Builds
Multi-year CI strategy, standardized manufacturing processes, and a global Business Operating System (BOS)
Domain
Global manufacturing operations (building products/materials)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing process optimization)
Required skills
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, structured problem solving, value stream mapping, Kaizen, change management, multi-site global network leadership, strategic planning, data-informed decision making
Preferred skills
Industrial Engineering degree, Master's Degree, building products/manufacturing environment experience
Technologies
ERP, PLM
Responsibilities
Lead CI strategy and roadmap execution, facilitate Kaizen events and Lean transformation, establish CI governance and project prioritization, partner with site leaders to improve operational metrics, coach and develop leaders to embed CI into daily routines
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on facilitation