Kaspar Companies: Director of Continuous Improvement and Systems
About The Position
Kaspar Companies is seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement and Systems to lead transformational change across our diverse family of businesses. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining continuous improvement and systems initiatives that eliminate waste, strengthen processes, and increase value for our customers. The Director will oversee critical projects across multiple subsidiaries, partner with leaders to instill Lean practices, and foster a culture of operational excellence. This position requires a hands-on leader with proven success in applying Lean and Kaizen methodologies in real-world environments.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Distribution, and/or Supply Chain.
- 7+ years of experience applying Lean, Continuous Improvement, and systems methodologies at small to mid-sized companies.
- Proven track record of leading successful CI and systems initiatives that delivered measurable results.
- Bachelor’s Degree required (Business, Engineering, or Operations preferred).
Nice To Haves
- Certification in Six Sigma or Lean strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, engaging employees at all levels to drive process improvements.
- Coach subsidiary leaders and teams in Lean tools, systems thinking, and systematic problem-solving.
- Utilize value stream mapping to identify current/future states and prioritize opportunities.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive continuous improvement and systems strategy aligned with company objectives.
- Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure impact of initiatives.
- Implement training programs that strengthen employee CI skills at all levels.
- Drive adoption of Lean methodologies and systems improvements across multiple business units.
- Mentor and guide members of the Kaizen Promotion Office.
- Oversee change management efforts to ensure sustainability of improvements.
- Travel up to 25% required.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
- Counseling Services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
