Director of Continuous Improvement & AI Transformation

Wasserstrom; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasserstrom seeks a strategic leader to drive continuous improvement across distribution, operations, and business support functions in Columbus, OH. You will shape how work gets done by leveraging data, analytics, and automation to deliver measurable business value.

The role focuses on enterprise-wide transformation, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration with IT and operations to implement system enhancements, AI, and digital solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean, Operational Excellence, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Distribution, or a related field.
• Extensive experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping initiatives, and process transformation projects.
• Strong analytical skills including data analysis, root-cause analysis, and business performance measurement.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's Continuous Improvement program and portfolio of strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, productivity, quality, and customer experience.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, process improvement workshops, and cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• Develop sustainable solutions that create measurable business value.

Skills

Leadership in CI

Kaizen facilitation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

WMS experience

SAP

UiPath

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Wasserstrom seeks a strategic leader to drive continuous improvement across distribution, operations, and business support functions in Columbus, OH. You will shape how work gets done by leveraging data, analytics, and automation to deliver measurable business value.

The role focuses on enterprise-wide transformation, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration with IT and operations to implement system enhancements, AI, and digital solutions.