Global Lean & Continuous Improvement Director

DO & CO group; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily meals

401K & medical benefits

Career development opportunities

Global opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO group in New York is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Director at JFK to lead process optimization across our US locations. You will champion Lean Six Sigma initiatives, drive KPI reporting, and partner with Operations, Production, Supply Chain and Quality to deliver measurable improvements.

This role requires travel to all US units and a hands-on approach to coaching teams in problem-solving and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required (Black Belt preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing, food production, aviation, or other high-volume operational environments.
• Strong analytical, project management, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced, and time-sensitive environments.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, ERP systems, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives across airline catering operations.
• Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste reduction opportunities to improve productivity and service levels.
• Analyze and optimize workflows across production, logistics, warehousing, and catering delivery processes.
• Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs to drive operational excellence.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring challenges.
• Partner with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, and Quality to improve performance and customer satisfaction.
• Travel to all US units to support food safety and HACCP compliance.
• Manage improvement projects from planning through implementation and results measurement.
• Train and coach employees on Lean methodologies and problem-solving tools.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through labor optimization and process improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Data analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

ERP systems

Operational reporting tools

Job description

DO & CO group in New York is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Director at JFK to lead process optimization across our US locations. You will champion Lean Six Sigma initiatives, drive KPI reporting, and partner with Operations, Production, Supply Chain and Quality to deliver measurable improvements.

This role requires travel to all US units and a hands-on approach to coaching teams in problem-solving and waste reduction.