Strategic Lean Transformation Director

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. seeks a Continuous Improvement Director to drive Lean transformation, elevating efficiency, productivity, and profitability across the organization.

The role leads strategic Lean initiatives, develops standard work, and builds internal capability while partnering with senior leadership to remove waste and optimize performance using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 15+ years experience in operations leadership.
• 10+ years of experience in Lean transformation, continuous improvement, or operational excellence roles.
• Lean Six Sigma Black belt or equivalent Lean certification preferred.
• Proven track record coaching leaders and teams through enterprise-level Lean initiatives.
• Experience driving transformational change in both operations and back-office environments.

Responsibilities

• Lean Strategy & Implementation: Partner with senior leadership to design and execute Lean transformation roadmaps. Lead value stream analyses, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coaching & Capability Building: Coach leaders and frontline teams on Lean thinking, problem-solving, and daily management practices. Develop and deliver training programs on Lean tools (5S, A3, VSM, Kanban, PDCA, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Process Improvement & Performance Management: Conduct assessments to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate waste. Support the creation of KPIs and dashboards that measure process performance and Lean maturity.
• Change Management & Culture Development: Promote a culture of continuous improvement, respect for people, and collaborative problem-solving. Develop program for Lean immersion across the company.

Skills

Lean transformation leadership

Coaching leaders

Process improvement

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Job description

Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. seeks a Continuous Improvement Director to drive Lean transformation, elevating efficiency, productivity, and profitability across the organization.

The role leads strategic Lean initiatives, develops standard work, and builds internal capability while partnering with senior leadership to remove waste and optimize performance using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.