Continuous Improvement Director

PwrQ Holdings LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% travel

Job summary

Forgent Power is seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement to lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across the organization, driving efficiency, productivity, and profitability. You will partner with senior leadership to design strategic roadmaps and eliminate waste while building standard work and visual management.

This role requires 15+ years in operations leadership, 10+ years in Lean transformation, and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years experience in operations leadership.
• 10+ years of experience in Lean transformation, continuous improvement, or operational excellence roles.
• Lean Six Sigma Black belt or equivalent Lean certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lean Strategy & Implementation: Partner with senior leadership to design and execute Lean transformation roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Coaching & Capability Building: Coach leaders and frontline teams on Lean thinking and daily management practices; develop training programs.
• Process Improvement & Performance Management: Identify opportunities, develop KPIs and dashboards, monitor progress and ensure corrective actions.

Skills

Lean principles

Facilitation

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Engineering/Operations

Master's preferred

Job description

Description

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Director is responsible for enhancing organizational efficiency, productivity, and profitability. They lead strategic initiatives to eliminate waste and optimize operational performance using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.

Key Responsibilities

• Lean Strategy & Implementation: Partner with senior leadership to design and execute Lean transformation roadmaps aligned with business goals. Lead value stream analyses, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement initiatives across departments. Facilitate the development of standard work, visual management systems, and flow optimization.
• Coaching & Capability Building: Coach leaders and frontline teams on Lean thinking, problem-solving, and daily management practices. Develop and deliver training programs on Lean tools (5S, A3, VSM, Kanban, PDCA, root cause analysis, etc.). Mentor internal Lean champions to build organizational capability and ensure sustainability.
• Process Improvement & Performance Management: Conduct assessments to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate waste. Support the creation of KPIs and dashboards that measure process performance and Lean maturity. Monitor progress and ensure corrective actions are implemented to achieve target outcomes.
• Change Management & Culture Development: Promote a culture of continuous improvement, respect for people, and collaborative problem-solving. Develop program for Lean immersion across the company. Collaborate with peers to develop and implement the operating system for the company. Facilitate cross-functional alignment and remove barriers to transformation. Communicate successes, lessons learned, and best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years experience in operations leadership
• 10+ years of experience in Lean transformation, continuous improvement, or operational excellence roles.
• Lean Six Sigma Black belt or equivalent Lean certification preferred.
• Proven track record coaching leaders and teams through enterprise-level Lean initiatives.
• Experience driving transformational change in both operations and back-office environments.

Additional skills

• Deep knowledge of Lean principles, tools, and methodologies (Lean certification preferred).
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels and navigate complex organizational environments.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong project management and change-management capabilities.

*Up to 50% travel.

Disclaimer

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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