Director of Continuous Improvement

Overview

Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve operations and boost profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• value mapping
• data analysis
• lean manufacturing
• kpi tracking
• process improvement
• systems development

Tasks

-Training and Development: Develop and implement training programs and resources to enhance the continuous improvement skills of employees at all levels of the organization. -Kaizen Value Stream Mapping: Utilize value stream mapping techniques to visualize the current/future state and identify areas of improvement. -Operational Inefficiency Identification: Detect and resolve operational bottlenecks by implementing sustainable and scalable process improvements. -Data-Driven Insights: Utilize data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas of improvement, and collaborate with team members to implement data-driven solutions to address them. -Lean Manufacturing: Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Lean vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance. -Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive continuous improvement strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives. -KPI Establishment: Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) aligned with the organization’s strategy and establish a system for measuring, tracking, and reporting on the impact of continuous improvement initiatives. -Change Management: Oversee change management efforts, ensuring successful adoption of process improvements and fostering employee engagement in the continuous improvement process. -Learning Agility: Continue to develop and stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in continuous improvement and incorporate them into the organization's strategy. -Process Identification and Prioritization: Identify, assess, and prioritize areas for process improvement across the organization, working closely with department heads and cross-functional teams to implement changes. -Employee Engagement: Partner with subsidiary leadership to engage a wide range of team members in kaizen events, fostering a culture of collaboration and ownership. -Process Improvements: Identifying and implementing process changes to optimize inventory management, including order quantities, reorder points, and stock rotation. -Systems Development: Collaborate with subsidiary leaders to improve and develop systems that create breakthrough customer value.

Requirements

• six sigma
• lean
• engineering
• continuous improvement
• ops leadership
• manufacturing

What You Bring

-Showcase strong financial and analytical skills, showcasing the ability to enhance productivity and profitability. -Demonstrate a working knowledge of various operations disciplines, including operations, quality systems, EHS&S, Lean/Six Sigma tools, etc. -Accountability: Ability to hold self and others to the highest of standards. -Judgement: Ability to exercise discretion and lead initiatives autonomously. -7+ years of experience in continuous improvement and lean methodologies. -Accumulate 10 years of experience in progressive operations leadership roles with a specific focus on operational excellence. -Bring experience in working within a complex and matrixed environment, actively fostering an inclusive and engaging culture. -Speed: Operates with a sense of urgency, recognizing the competitive advantage of being swift and responsive. -Certification in Six Sigma or Lean is a plus. -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related field; Master’s degree is preferred. -7+ years of industry experience in Manufacturing, Distribution, and/or Supply Chain (cross-industry experience a plus). -Exhibit a proven track record as a change agent, driving transformative change within organizations.

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About Accelevation Llc

-Sprang from a group of manufacturing firms with a shared vision to streamline data-center infrastructure delivery. -A rare full-stack provider in North America, designing white-space layouts, fabricating containment, power panels, cabling, and integrating systems all under one roof. -Typical projects include hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment, remote power panel assemblies, structured cabling, custom caging and partition walls, liquid cooling and seismic isolation. -Clients include hyperscalers like Microsoft, Google and Facebook, as well as government and enterprise data-center operators. -Backed by private-equity sponsors since late 2022 and recapitalized in early 2023, with solid financial footing and growth momentum.

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-as a part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check.