Director of Continuous Improvement

LHH; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

LHH seeks a Director of Continuous Improvement to lead enterprise-wide transformation across a high-volume distribution network. This leadership role partners with Operations, Engineering, Transportation, and Supply Chain leadership to drive data-driven decisions, standardize processes, and deliver sustained productivity gains.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in CI, Lean/Six Sigma expertise, and a proven track record in warehousing and logistics improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, industrial engineering, or supply chain operations.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing continuous improvement teams or large-scale operational initiatives.
• Experience in high-volume distribution, fulfillment, warehousing, logistics, or supply chain environments.
• Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing, Lean Distribution, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence programs.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, labor management systems, inventory control, and fulfillment processes.
• Experience implementing process improvements within automated distribution environments is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve measurable cost reduction, productivity, and service improvements.
• Analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities with experience influencing executive leadership.
• Proficiency with WMS, ERP systems, labor management software, and business intelligence platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's continuous improvement strategy across distribution and logistics operations.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives throughout multiple distribution facilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce operating costs, increase throughput, and enhance service levels.
• Establish and manage KPIs to measure operational effectiveness and continuous improvement success.
• Partner with distribution leaders to streamline fulfillment, inventory management, receiving, shipping, and transportation processes.
• Lead value stream mapping exercises and root cause analyses to eliminate waste and improve workflow efficiency.
• Build and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, training, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Drive labor optimization strategies through process redesign, standard work development, and performance management tools.
• Utilize data analytics and operational reporting to identify trends and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Develop and implement standardized operating procedures and best practices across the distribution network.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to achieve targeted results.
• Present project outcomes, business cases, and performance metrics to executive leadership.
• Champion change management efforts to ensure adoption and sustainability of process improvements.
• Support network expansion, facility startups, automation projects, and supply chain transformation initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Operational excellence

Leadership

Data analytics

Project management

Stakeholder management

WMS/ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Labor management software

BI platforms

Job description

LLH looking for a Director of Continuous Improvement for a leading distribution and supply chain organization operating a high-volume, multi-shift distribution network. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and innovation. This is a leadership position focused enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that enhance productivity, drive cost savings, and improve overall supply chain performance. This role will serve as a strategic partner to Operations, Engineering, Transportation, and Supply Chain leadership teams, helping build a culture focused on data-driven decision-making, process standardization, and sustained continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the organization's continuous improvement strategy across distribution and logistics operations
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and operational excellence initiatives throughout multiple distribution facilities
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce operating costs, increase throughput, and enhance service levels
• Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness and continuous improvement success
• Partner with distribution leaders to streamline fulfillment, inventory management, receiving, shipping, and transportation processes
• Lead value stream mapping exercises and root cause analyses to eliminate waste and improve workflow efficiency
• Build and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through coaching, training, and employee engagement initiatives
• Drive labor optimization strategies through process redesign, standard work development, and performance management tools
• Utilize data analytics and operational reporting to identify trends and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Lead cross-functional project teams and ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives
• Develop and implement standardized operating procedures and best practices across the distribution network
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to achieve targeted results
• Present project outcomes, business cases, and performance metrics to executive leadership
• Champion change management efforts to ensure adoption and sustainability of process improvements
• Support network expansion, facility startups, automation projects, and supply chain transformation initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, industrial engineering, or supply chain operations
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing continuous improvement teams or large-scale operational initiatives
• Extensive experience within high-volume distribution, fulfillment, warehousing, logistics, or supply chain environments
• Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing, Lean Distribution, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence programs
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, labor management systems, inventory control, and fulfillment processes
• Experience implementing process improvements within automated distribution environments is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to achieve measurable cost reduction, productivity, and service improvements
• Advanced analytical, project management, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities with experience influencing executive leadership
• Proficiency with WMS, ERP systems, labor management software, and business intelligence platforms

Preferred Experience:

• Supply chain transformation initiatives
• Warehouse automation and material handling technologies
• Network optimization and distribution design
• Change management and organizational development
• Transportation and logistics process improvement
• Competitive base salary starting at $150,000 based on experience
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization