Director, Continuous Improvement – Americas

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions

Director of Continuous Improvement responsible for leading Lean transformations across manufacturing and supply chain. Establishing strategies and collaborating with senior leaders to improve operational performance.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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