Director, Continuous Improvement

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Flexible spending and health savings

Paid vacation and sick days

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Ladders, in partnership with a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space, seeks a Director, Continuous Improvement to drive the enterprise CI agenda remotely across multiple sites in the United States. The role focuses on operational discipline, productivity, and sustained cultural change, partnering with plant leadership to translate strategy into measurable initiatives and stronger execution.

The candidate will shape lean capability, problem-solving rigor, and leadership development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in continuous improvement across multi-site manufacturing.
• Lean certification (Green or Black Belt) and formal project management credentials.
• Experience leading engineering and continuous improvement teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Deploy the organization’s operating system to align enterprise strategy with measurable initiatives
• Lead lean deployment across multi-site operations to embed common standards and strengthen culture
• Advance cultural transformation through collaboration and recognition of wins
• Identify capability gaps and opportunities for rapid process improvement with plant leaders
• Manage continuous improvement projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with productivity targets
• Develop leaders to independently run Kaizen events and facilitate cross-functional initiatives
• Create a culture of daily problem solving and mentor continuous improvement and operations professionals
• Build and execute a training strategy to enhance lean capabilities at all levels

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Project management

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Continuous Improvement to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This leader will own the enterprise continuous improvement agenda across multiple manufacturing sites, with a focus on operational discipline, productivity, and sustained cultural change. The role partners closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to translate strategy into measurable initiatives and stronger execution. It is a highly visible position that will shape lean capability, problem-solving rigor, and leadership development across the organization.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $170,000 – $220,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Deploy the organization’s operating system to align enterprise strategy with measurable initiatives
• Lead lean deployment across multi-site operations to embed common standards and strengthen culture
• Advance cultural transformation through collaboration and recognition of wins
• Identify capability gaps and opportunities for rapid process improvement with plant leaders
• Manage continuous improvement projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with productivity targets
• Develop leaders to independently run Kaizen events and facilitate cross-functional initiatives
• Create a culture of daily problem solving and mentor continuous improvement and operations professionals
• Build and execute a training strategy to enhance lean capabilities at all levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in continuous improvement within multi-site manufacturing, preferably in high-speed processes
• Lean certification (Green or Black Belt) and formal project management credentials required
• Experience managing engineering and continuous improvement teams, including indirect and matrixed resources
• Proven ability to drive cultural change across diverse sites and teams
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, including Kaizen and Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills, with credibility across all organizational levels
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Willingness to travel up to 75% for multi-site support

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Wellness program

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.