Diabetes Youth Families

Director, Continuous Improvement – Supply Chain & Distribution

Diabetes Youth Families

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Acton • Massachusetts • United States

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Salary

💰 $165,700 - $248,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Define and execute the continuous improvement strategy for supply chain and distribution operations, aligned with enterprise objectives.
  • Serve as the primary champion of a Lean, continuous improvement culture across distribution centers, transportation, and supply chain planning teams.
  • Influence senior supply chain and operations leaders to embed CI behaviors into daily management and operational routines.
  • Foster frontline engagement by promoting problem solving, standard work, and continuous learning.
  • Develop and deliver hands-on training for supply chain and distribution teams.
  • Own and lead high-impact continuous improvement projects across supply chain and distribution functions.
  • Plan, facilitate, and lead Lean Action Workouts, Kaizen events, and rapid improvement workshops in distribution centers and supply chain functions.
  • Establish governance processes to prioritize, track, and sustain CI initiatives in supply chain and distribution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in continuous improvement, Lean, or operational excellence roles within supply chain, logistics, or distribution environments.
  • Proven success leading CI initiatives across multi-site distribution or supply chain networks.
  • Deep knowledge of Lean principles, 5S, Kaizen, and structured problem solving applied to warehousing and logistics.
  • Strong facilitation, training, and coaching skills with frontline and senior leaders.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change in fast-paced operational settings.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • And additional employee wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
continuous improvementLeanoperational excellence5SKaizenstructured problem solvingsupply chain managementlogisticstrainingfacilitation
Soft Skills
influencingcoachingproblem solvingengagementleadershipcross-functional collaborationchange managementcommunicationteam buildingtraining delivery