Regional Director of Lean & Continuous Improvement

Aalberts integrated piping systems; Pageland (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aaalberts integrated piping systems Americas, Inc. is seeking a Regional Director of Continuous Improvement to lead their Lean CI network across the region.

The role drives manufacturing efficiency in safety, scrap, delivery, direct labor productivity, and OEE, deploying Group CI strategies and supporting site teams in continuous improvements. The position requires extensive Lean expertise along with strong leadership, program management, and cross-functional collaboration across sites and

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on Lean experience (Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Muda hunting, Standard Work, Cycle time balance with automation design, SMED, TPM, Value Stream Mapping).
• Experience developing or improving lean training, tools and methods.
• Strong project management with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Analytical, data-driven decision making; excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach site leaders and CI teams on lean implementations and roadmaps.
• Ensure alignment of CI strategies with operation plans and directives.
• Drive productivity programs (Safety, Scrap, Delivery, Direct labor productivity, OEE).
• Lead P-30 productivity initiatives and cross-site benchmarking.
• Provide cross-site training, organize network meetings and On-Job Training.
• Monitor and push for cost improvements across material, labor, and logistics.
• Support crisis management with productivity roadmaps and actions.
• Organize monthly productivity reviews and remove roadblocks to milestones.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Kaizen

Muda hunting

Standard Work

Cycle time balance

SMED

Value Stream Mapping

Lean product line design

Plant layout optimization

Logistic warehouse layout

Design for 6 Sigma

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Change management

Lean software tools

PowerPoint

Excel

AutoCAD

International collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering

CSSBB certification (preferred)

Tools

PPT

Excel

AutoCAD

Job description

Aaalberts integrated piping systems Americas, Inc. is seeking a Regional Director of Continuous Improvement to lead their Lean CI network across the region.

The role drives manufacturing efficiency in safety, scrap, delivery, direct labor productivity, and OEE, deploying Group CI strategies and supporting site teams in continuous improvements. The position requires extensive Lean expertise along with strong leadership, program management, and cross-functional collaboration across sites and