Head of Continuous Improvement & Lean Operations

RoslinCT; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Educational assistance

401(k) program

Job summary

RoslinCT seeks a Head of Continuous Improvement and Performance Optimization to translate strategy into measurable results across manufacturing and services. You will lead cross-functional DMAIC projects, partner with senior leaders to align initiatives with business goals, and drive a culture of sustainable improvement.

You will develop metrics, coach leaders, and scale continuous improvement practices like Gemba walks and standard work to improve efficiency, quality, and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• Certification: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (or Green Belt with significant experience).
• 5+ years of experience leading process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in statistical software and process mapping tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact cross-functional projects using DMAIC to solve complex problems.
• Align improvement projects with strategic goals with senior leadership.
• Analyze operational data to identify root causes and quantify impact.
• Coach Green Belts and Yellow Belts to build internal Lean Six Sigma capability.
• Standardize processes and sustain improvements with control plans.
• Develop and track KPIs to monitor performance and progress.
• Drive RoslinCT Production System principles across functions.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication

Data-driven analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Business

Master’s or MBA preferred

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Visio

Miro

Microsoft Office

Job description

RoslinCT seeks a Head of Continuous Improvement and Performance Optimization to translate strategy into measurable results across manufacturing and services. You will lead cross-functional DMAIC projects, partner with senior leaders to align initiatives with business goals, and drive a culture of sustainable improvement.

You will develop metrics, coach leaders, and scale continuous improvement practices like Gemba walks and standard work to improve efficiency, quality, and customer outcomes.