Senior Continuous Improvement Leader Kaizen & DMAIC

Dana Canada Corp.; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DANA CANADA CORP. is seeking a leader to design and implement continuous improvement plans aligned with business objectives, focusing on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.

You will lead cross-functional teams through structured improvement projects using Kaizen, DMAIC, and value stream mapping. Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging diverse perspectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience.
• 10+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement continuous improvement plans aligned with business objectives, focusing on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.
• Lead cross-functional teams through structured improvement projects using Kaizen, DMAIC, and value stream mapping.
• Train and support employees at all levels in continuous improvement methodologies, fostering engagement and ownership of process enhancements.
• Establish KPIs, track progress of improvement initiatives, and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Promote standard work practices and ensure all improvement activities comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Continuous improvement tools

Business strategy alignment

Facilitate workshops

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of applicable experience

10+ years of experience

Tools

Kaizen

DMAIC

Value stream mapping

Job description

DANA CANADA CORP. is seeking a leader to design and implement continuous improvement plans aligned with business objectives, focusing on productivity, quality, and cost reduction.

You will lead cross-functional teams through structured improvement projects using Kaizen, DMAIC, and value stream mapping. Join our team of 28,000 problem solvers who are fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging diverse perspectives.