[ref. s94595221] Continuous Improvement Director

Overview:

This role is pivotal in ensuring that we achieve sustainable long-term efficient growth enhancing productivity and innovation.

Compensation: Competitive Salary with bonus potential

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Lead CI Strategy: Define and execute a comprehensive continuous improvement (CI) strategy aligned with the organization's goals, focusing on cost reduction, operational efficiency, and quality improvement.
• Process Optimization: Lead the identification, development, and implementation of process improvement projects across departments, utilizing lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and other process improvement tools.
• Performance Measurement: Develop KPIs and metrics to measure the impact of CI initiatives, track performance improvements, and identify further areas of opportunity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with leaders from operations, finance, HR, and other departments to ensure CI initiatives are aligned with business needs and supported across the organization.
• Training & Development: Design and deliver continuous improvement training programs for staff, promoting a culture of operational excellence and empowering employees at all levels to contribute to process enhancements.
• Change Management: Drive change management efforts to ensure smooth implementation of new processes, tools, and systems, addressing resistance and ensuring successful adoption.
• Cost & Efficiency Improvement: Lead cost-saving initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in operations and recommending innovative solutions for improvement.
• Best Practices: Promote and implement industry best practices in operational processes and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Risk Management: Anticipate potential risks associated with CI initiatives and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in continuous improvement, process improvement, or operational excellence roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or similar certification strongly preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale process improvement projects and drive measurable outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Other Requirements: Demonstrated experience in change management and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Opportunity to drive significant operational improvements across a growing organization.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to build and expand the continuous improvement team.