Job Title: Continuous Improvement Leader
Overview:
To support business growth, innovation, margin enhancement, and improved customer experiences, the Continuous Improvement Leader will oversee the execution of strategic initiatives. This role is responsible for leading and implementing projects focused on process improvement and operational excellence, with specific goals for margin growth across essential business areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for process enhancements.
- Plan, track, and manage operational excellence projects from start to finish.
- Coordinate project teams across various locations while handling multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Apply process improvement frameworks to boost performance.
- Use change management strategies to encourage the adoption of new solutions.
- Employ project management best practices to ensure effective planning, oversight, and risk management.
- Collaborate with business leaders to set, communicate, and meet project metrics that align with growth and efficiency targets.
- Assist in the recruitment of new team members for the Operational Excellence group.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, life sciences, engineering, or a related discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience in project management.
- Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (such as Lean or Six Sigma).
- Required project management training and/or PMP certification.
- Strong focus on continuous improvement.
- Excellent leadership and team-building abilities.
- Capability to influence peers and senior leaders within a matrix organization.
