Talent Wave Associates
Director of Continuous Improvement
Talent Wave Associates, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Are you ready to lead transformative change and drive continuous improvement across a dynamic organization?
Our client is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead strategic initiatives that enhance problem-solving capabilities and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Reporting to the COO, you will be instrumental in deploying Lean methodologies and ensuring their integration across all operational and corporate functions, including Sales and Finance. Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Lean operating system. Collaborate with executives and teams to align Lean methodologies with business strategies and objectives. Implement leader standard work to drive strategic improvements in growth, pricing, productivity, cash, and culture. Champion Lean thinking to establish a sustainable continuous improvement culture. Facilitate the goal deployment process by enhancing HOSHIN-Kanri capabilities at the senior executive level. Apply Lean tools to support the operating system and ensure resource deployment aligns with business goals. Leverage data to influence leadership and achieve positive business outcomes. Mentor Lean practitioners to embed and sustain the CI lifestyle as a core asset. Lead and facilitate strategic, enterprise-level events. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain; a Master's degree is advantageous. Minimum of 5 years of Lean management experience, including managing large-scale strategic initiatives. Lean or 6 Sigma Black Belt certification is required. Strong leadership skills to communicate vision and inspire teams through cultural transitions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with proficiency in various media. Proven facilitation skills to organize and guide multidisciplinary teams through structured workshops. Expertise in coaching individuals to develop skills and achieve objectives. Ability to identify training needs and ensure effective training execution and follow-up. Experience in coordinating and optimizing Lean tools applications. Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time. At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!
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Our client is seeking a visionary leader to spearhead strategic initiatives that enhance problem-solving capabilities and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Reporting to the COO, you will be instrumental in deploying Lean methodologies and ensuring their integration across all operational and corporate functions, including Sales and Finance. Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive Lean operating system. Collaborate with executives and teams to align Lean methodologies with business strategies and objectives. Implement leader standard work to drive strategic improvements in growth, pricing, productivity, cash, and culture. Champion Lean thinking to establish a sustainable continuous improvement culture. Facilitate the goal deployment process by enhancing HOSHIN-Kanri capabilities at the senior executive level. Apply Lean tools to support the operating system and ensure resource deployment aligns with business goals. Leverage data to influence leadership and achieve positive business outcomes. Mentor Lean practitioners to embed and sustain the CI lifestyle as a core asset. Lead and facilitate strategic, enterprise-level events. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain; a Master's degree is advantageous. Minimum of 5 years of Lean management experience, including managing large-scale strategic initiatives. Lean or 6 Sigma Black Belt certification is required. Strong leadership skills to communicate vision and inspire teams through cultural transitions. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with proficiency in various media. Proven facilitation skills to organize and guide multidisciplinary teams through structured workshops. Expertise in coaching individuals to develop skills and achieve objectives. Ability to identify training needs and ensure effective training execution and follow-up. Experience in coordinating and optimizing Lean tools applications. Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time. At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!
All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.
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