Continuous Improvement Leader: Catalyst for Efficiency

Compass Minerals Intl Inc; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Minerals seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive Lean/Six Sigma at scale, coaching teams and designing roadmaps that deliver measurable gains in productivity and quality. The role partners with senior leaders to embed a culture of continuous improvement across multiple functions.

You will apply AI-enabled tools, foster collaboration, and lead strategic initiatives while traveling up to 50% to meet business needs, ensuring safe, sustainable, and customer-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years applying Lean/Six Sigma at scale.
• Cross-functional exposure across departments.
• Strong facilitation and group leadership skills.
• Ability to coach, influence, and inspire teams toward improvement.
• Customer-obsessed mindset with curiosity for solving real-world challenges.
• Results-driven with credibility in continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• BS/BA required; MBA preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Coach teams through Lean transformations, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to design strategic roadmaps delivering measurable results.
• Facilitate problem solving and value-stream mapping across functions.
• Collaborate to develop annual operating plans and KPI alignment.
• Leverage AI and modern tools to accelerate efficiency and innovation.
• Benchmark with other companies to raise performance.
• Grow expertise by applying continuous improvement across the organization.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Facilitation

Coaching

Cross-functional

Communication

Customer focus

Team leadership

Education

BS/BA

MBA preferred

Tools

AI tools

Digital tools

Job description

Compass Minerals seeks a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive Lean/Six Sigma at scale, coaching teams and designing roadmaps that deliver measurable gains in productivity and quality. The role partners with senior leaders to embed a culture of continuous improvement across multiple functions.

You will apply AI-enabled tools, foster collaboration, and lead strategic initiatives while traveling up to 50% to meet business needs, ensuring safe, sustainable, and customer-focused outcomes.