Director of Continuous Improvement
US LBM
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Drive and deliver lasting, scalable results across a high-growth organization.
- Lead and manage all aspects of continuous improvement, including project deployment, measuring results, and reporting KPIs.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective execution of improvement projects with P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow impact.
- Motivate, coach, and develop leaders and team members; mentor at all levels to support adoption of Lean principles and practices.
- Link key process improvements to KPIs and operational goals; establish visual management and performance reporting that drives accountability.
- Manage a portfolio of projects at varying stages, ensuring consistent application of Lean/Six Sigma best practices.
- Track and report impact of continuous improvement efforts; communicate operational activities, status updates, and ROI to senior leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- 7+ years of demonstrated experience in continuous improvement, process management, or systems thinking.
- Financial acumen with a clear understanding of how projects impact P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
- Experience in data collection and analysis; proficiency with quantitative/qualitative problem-solving.
- Strong working knowledge of distribution excellence, inventory management, business process optimization, manufacturing/operations, logistics, and margin improvement.
- Deep practical expertise in Lean methodologies, tools, and processes; comprehensive understanding of CI approaches.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.
Benefits
- Comply with all policies and standards.
- Adhere to Company’s commitment to workplace safety.
- Participate in and complete assigned trainings.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
continuous improvementprocess managementdata collectiondata analysisquantitative problem-solvingqualitative problem-solvingLean methodologiesSix Sigmabusiness process optimizationinventory management
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingmentoringcollaborationcommunicationmotivationaccountabilityproject managementcross-functional teamworkperformance reporting
Certifications
Six Sigma Black Belt