Director of Continuous Improvement

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement to lead enterprise-wide optimization initiatives, shaping strategy and deploying lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methods.

The role focuses on building a high-performing CI team, driving measurable results, ensuring quality compliance, and fostering a culture of operational excellence across the organization. Extensive leadership, analytical capabilities, and a track record of multi-site impact are required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in process optimization and enterprise-wide change initiatives.
• Master Black Belt Six Sigma certification and knowledge of CI methodologies.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide CI strategies with measurable results.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies and prioritize initiatives.
• Champion lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methods to streamline processes.
• Build and mentor a CI team and standardize best practices.
• Oversee CI management system with performance metrics and goals.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence and proactive problem solving.
• Monitor and lead company-wide CI with data-driven decisions.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure alignment and buy-in.
• Lead change management to reduce friction and churn.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Drive initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction and outcomes; align with external CI standards like Shingo/Baldridge.

Skills

Process optimization

Quality management

Change management

Lean

Six Sigma Master Black Belt

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Technical undergraduate degree in engineering or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Director of Continuous Improvement (CI) is an executive responsible for driving organizational excellence by developing strategies, leading change, and implementing methodologies such as lean, Six Sigma, or Agile to optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance performance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide CI strategies, aligned with the company’s goals and objectives, with measurable results.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify operational inefficiencies, analyze processes, and prioritize improvement initiatives.
• Champion the use of proven methodologies, such as lean and Six Sigma, and other CI methods to streamline processes, improve quality, and deliver productivity.
• Build, train, mentor a team dedicated to process improvement, ensuring best practices are shared and standardized throughout the organization.
• Oversee the implementation and sustainment of a CI management system, including setting performance metrics and goals.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, challenging the status quo and encouraging proactive problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and innovative thinking.
• Monitor, measure, and lead the company-wide CI effort to deliver CI through using key performance indicators and data-driven decision making.
• Work closely with leadership and stakeholders throughout the company to ensure alignment and buy-in across the company.
• Lead change management efforts and champion the process to reduce organizational friction and to minimize churn.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
• Drive initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and business outcomes. Prepare the organization to aspire to meet external CI standards, such as achieving the “Shingo” prize or the “Malcolm Baldridge” award.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive experience in process optimization, quality management, and leading enterprise-wide change initiatives.
• Advanced knowledge of lean, six Sigma, and other CI methodologies, with relevant high-level certifications. Minimum of Six Sigma Master Black Belt
• Strategic and analytical mind-set; with strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and develop teams, foster collaboration, and drive sustainable performance improvements across complex organizations.
• Strong business acumen with a results-oriented approach to problem solving and decision making.

Education and Experience

• 15+ years of experience with 10 years of specific CI experience required.
• Technical undergraduate degree, such as engineering or equivalent required. Advanced degree preferred.