Continuous Improvement Director
Job Description:
• Partner with division leadership to develop Winning Teams with an Owner Mindset using NBS Next to implement processes and make decisions that drive top tier growth with attractive margins and returns
• Assist divisions and support functions in defining and implementing short and long-term strategies and actions plans to implement NBS Next
• Lead and coach organization on 'learning' and 'doing' all elements of NBS Next to drive differentiated performance leading to leadership level performance as defined by NBS Next metrics
• Develop, train and coach all levels of employees in fundamentals of continuous improvement to create a self-sustaining culture of continuous improvement across all functions and levels
• Together with the corporate Continuous Improvement team, maintain and improve the NBS Next playbook and supporting documentation including identification and documentation of best practices, development and delivery of training material and documentation and communication of case studies
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (i.e. Business, Engineering, Operations)
• 12+ years of relevant experience
• Progressive continuous improvement experience demonstrating business acumen, leadership, and ability to drive results
• Proficiency in Lean methods to create flow with demand based-pull in operations as well as transactional processes
• Experience and ability to effectively visualize and communicate with data to all levels of leadership
• Ability to lead change using Change Management tools and techniques
• Experience or exposure to Sales, Marketing or Product Development preferred
• International / multicultural experience desire
• Multi-Lingual capability is a plus, English is required.
Benefits:
• Travel Required: Estimated 50% Domestic and International
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• Partner with division leadership to develop Winning Teams with an Owner Mindset using NBS Next to implement processes and make decisions that drive top tier growth with attractive margins and returns
• Assist divisions and support functions in defining and implementing short and long-term strategies and actions plans to implement NBS Next
• Lead and coach organization on 'learning' and 'doing' all elements of NBS Next to drive differentiated performance leading to leadership level performance as defined by NBS Next metrics
• Develop, train and coach all levels of employees in fundamentals of continuous improvement to create a self-sustaining culture of continuous improvement across all functions and levels
• Together with the corporate Continuous Improvement team, maintain and improve the NBS Next playbook and supporting documentation including identification and documentation of best practices, development and delivery of training material and documentation and communication of case studies
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (i.e. Business, Engineering, Operations)
• 12+ years of relevant experience
• Progressive continuous improvement experience demonstrating business acumen, leadership, and ability to drive results
• Proficiency in Lean methods to create flow with demand based-pull in operations as well as transactional processes
• Experience and ability to effectively visualize and communicate with data to all levels of leadership
• Ability to lead change using Change Management tools and techniques
• Experience or exposure to Sales, Marketing or Product Development preferred
• International / multicultural experience desire
• Multi-Lingual capability is a plus, English is required.
Benefits:
• Travel Required: Estimated 50% Domestic and International
Apply Now
Apply Now