Aramark

Director of Continuous Improvement

Aramark

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Chicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and manage enterprise-wide Lean Six Sigma projects across both healthcare systems.
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership, clinical teams, and Aramark operations to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable solutions.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and value stream mapping sessions.
  • Develop and monitor KPIs to track progress and impact of process improvements.
  • Mentor and coach Aramark and client staff on Lean Six Sigma tools and principles.
  • Align improvement initiatives with hospital goals in patient experience, safety, and cost containment.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders at both institutions.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and Aramark standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in process improvement, preferably in healthcare or service operations.
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional improvement projects with quantifiable outcomes.
  • Strong analytical, facilitation, and project management skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Willingness to travel between Cleveland and Chicago as needed.
Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Work/life resources
  • Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
  • Parental leave
  • Disability coverage

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
Lean Six SigmaKaizenroot cause analysisvalue stream mappingKPI developmentprocess improvementproject management
Soft skills
mentoringcoachinganalytical skillsfacilitation skillscommunicationstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt