Director, Continuous Improvement – Americas
Fortifi Food Processing Solutions
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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About the role
- Lead deployment of the company’s Lean operating system across manufacturing, distribution, and commercial functions
- Establish and manage a Kaizen pipeline aligned to strategic priorities and value streams
- Drive enterprise initiatives that improve SQDIPC performance
- Embed Lean thinking and structured problem-solving to support long-term cultural transformation
- Identify improvement opportunities through value stream mapping, Gemba observation, and data analysis
- Develop and execute rapid improvement plans to accelerate performance
- Ensure improvements are standardized, sustained, and scalable
- Build organizational Lean capability through coaching, training, and mentorship
- Collaborate with senior leaders (e.g., Operational Excellence, Procurement, PMO) to ensure enterprise alignment
- Establish KPIs, dashboards, and governance structures to track progress
Requirements
- 10+ years leading Lean transformations in manufacturing or supply chain environments
- Proven success implementing TPS/Lean across multi-site operations
- Demonstrated impact on SQDIPC performance metrics
- Experience leading Kaizen events across both operational and transactional functions
- Strong track record partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
- Deep knowledge of Lean/TPS tools and methodologies, including: Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work / Transactional Process Improvement, Visual Management, Flow and Pull Systems
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field preferred
- Lean certification (e.g., Black Belt, Lean Practitioner) preferred
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Lean operating systemKaizenValue Stream MappingRoot Cause AnalysisStandard WorkTransactional Process ImprovementVisual ManagementFlow SystemsPull SystemsData analysis
Soft Skills
CoachingTrainingMentorshipCollaborationProblem-solvingLeadershipOrganizational capabilityStrategic alignmentCross-functional teamworkCultural transformation
Certifications
Lean certificationBlack BeltLean Practitioner