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Director of Continuous Improvement

Zeeland, MI, USFull-time2026-09-23 → 2026-11-11

Core

Develop and lead a structured continuous improvement strategy across global manufacturing sites to improve delivery, quality, cost, and scalability.

Role type

Senior IC Director of Continuous Improvement (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt)

Builds

Multi-year CI strategy, standardized manufacturing processes, and a culture of accountability across global sites.

Domain

Manufacturing / Operational Excellence / Lean Six Sigma

Required skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, 8D problem solving, Strategic planning, Change management, Data-informed decision making, Cross-functional influence, Multi-site leadership

Preferred skills

Industrial Engineering degree, Master's Degree, Building materials manufacturing experience

Technologies

ERP, PLM

Responsibilities

Lead CI strategy and roadmap execution, Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean transformation, Establish CI governance and project prioritization, Coach and develop leaders and CI Champions, Partner with site leaders to improve operational metrics, Drive standardization of Business Operating System (BOS)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC