Global Director of Continuous Improvement | Lean Six Sigma

ODL; Zeeland (MI); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ODL is seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement in Zeeland, MI to lead a global CI strategy across manufacturing sites. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Product Management, and Supply Chain to standardize problem solving and run daily management, delivering measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and scalability.

The role requires a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, 10+ years in manufacturing/ops, and the ability to influence across functions while traveling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/ops or related field; 10+ years manufacturing/ops.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Proven track record of cost, quality, delivery improvements.
• Hands-on Lean/CI tools: value stream mapping, 8D, Kaizen; experience with ERP/PLM.
• Experience using ERP/PLM systems to drive data-informed decisions.
• Willingness to travel 25–50% globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead CI strategy and multi-year roadmap across global sites.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean transformation initiatives.
• Standardize BOS and manufacturing processes for scalable growth.
• Drive value stream mapping to reduce lead times and improve flow.
• Coach leaders and embed CI into daily management routines.
• Establish CI governance and validate financial impact with Finance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Change Leadership

Problem Solving

ERP/PLM

Cross-functional Influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

ERP

PLM

Job description

ODL is seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement in Zeeland, MI to lead a global CI strategy across manufacturing sites. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Product Management, and Supply Chain to standardize problem solving and run daily management, delivering measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and scalability.

The role requires a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, 10+ years in manufacturing/ops, and the ability to influence across functions while traveling