Director of Continuous Improvement
Watts Water Technologies
Lead Lean transformation across multiple manufacturing sites to improve productivity and quality.
8 days ago ago
$140,000 - $180,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
North Andover, MA
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Plumbing
Heating
Water Quality
Water Purification
Radiant Heat
Flow Control
Role
What you would be doing
lean deployment
root cause
kpi monitoring
lean tools
strategy deployment
daily management
- Multi-Site Influence: Lead and support Lean deployment across multiple plant locations; establish standardized CI systems while tailoring strategies to each site's unique needs.
- Root Cause Problem Solving: Diagnose business challenges and apply the correct Lean countermeasures to drive impactful improvements.
- Transformation Leadership: Drive site-level transformation using Lean principles, focusing on cultural and operational change that improves productivity, quality, and delivery performance.
- KPI Impact: Monitor and report on the success of initiatives tied to operational KPIs such as OTIF, OEE, Scrap, Labor Productivity, and Cost Savings.
- Lean Execution: Implement and sustain Lean tools such as 5S, VSM, Kaizen, TPM, Standard Work, and Flow Cells.
- Capability Building: Mentor CI leaders, frontline supervisors, and site teams to ensure a strong, sustainable Lean culture.
- Strategy Deployment (Hoshin Kanri): Collaborate with executive and site leadership to develop, deploy, and manage strategic priorities, ensuring all teams are aligned toward measurable business goals.
- Floor Leadership: Spend 60–70% of time on the shop floor actively coaching, observing, and guiding transformation activities in real time.
- Daily Management Systems: Lead the design and execution of Tiered Daily Management Systems (MDI) to create alignment, accountability, and performance visibility across all plant levels.
- Influence Without Authority: Influence plant leadership teams and frontline managers through coaching, credibility, and clear business value—regardless of reporting structure.
What you bring
bachelor's
black belt
10+ years
kaizen
hoshin kanri
coaching
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Demonstrated experience leading CI at a multi-site level, including full ownership of site-level results.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Lean Transformation across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Proven ability to implement and sustain Tiered Daily Management and Visual Management systems.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification preferred.
- Outstanding communication and coaching skills across all levels of the organization.
- Skilled in leading Kaizen events and using Lean tools to deliver measurable business value.
- Deep expertise in Strategy Deployment / Hoshin Kanri methodology and execution.
- Must be willing and able to travel 60–70%.
- Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
- 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
- Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
- Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
- Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
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Company
Overview
Founded 1874
Year Established
The company was established in 1874, marking the beginning of its legacy in water solutions.
Over Centuries
Years of Expertise
Possessing over a century of expertise in water safety and efficiency.
- A global leader in providing safe water, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability solutions.
- Specializes in innovative water control, flow, and safety devices, emphasizing reliability.
- Serves residential, commercial, and industrial sectors across various regions.
- Solutions are widely used in plumbing, heating, cooling, and industrial processes.
- Involved in water management systems, energy-saving technologies, and water conservation solutions.
- Inclusivity as one of our strategic pillars, cultural behaviors, and global performance management
- High-performance, values-driven culture
- Family of companies…provides one of the broadest…solutions” (emphasis on collaboration and innovation)
30% reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
Committed to reducing absolute carbon emissions by 30% by 2034.
100+ million liters saved
Water Usage Reduction
Achieved a reduction of over 100 million liters in global water usage over the past decade.
62% reduction
Water Efficiency
Improved water use efficiency, achieving a 62% reduction in water intensity since 2018.
70,000+ people
Clean Water Access
Provided access to clean water for over 70,000 individuals across nine countries.
- Recognized among the Top 300 U.S. companies for environmental sustainability by Newsweek (2024 & 2025)
- Named one of America’s Climate Leaders 2023 by USA Today
- First company verified by The Water Council’s WAVE: Water Stewardship Verified program
Top Place to Work 2023
Massachusetts Recognition
Recognized as a Top Place to Work in Massachusetts, highlighting the company's commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.
- Incorporated inclusivity as a strategic pillar and cultural behavior
- No publicly available gender-related headcount or leadership statistics
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