Continuous Improvement Director

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. seeks a Continuous Improvement Director to drive Lean transformation, elevating efficiency, productivity, and profitability across the organization.

The role leads strategic Lean initiatives, develops standard work, and builds internal capability while partnering with senior leadership to remove waste and optimize performance using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lean Strategy & Implementation: Partner with senior leadership to design and execute Lean transformation roadmaps. Lead value stream analyses, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• 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.).
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Lean transformation leadership

Coaching leaders

Process improvement

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

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.

Job Type

Full-time

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.

Salary Description

$200,000 - 240,000 (+ bonus)