Director of Continuous Improvement

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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