Director of Continuous Improvement - Turn Warehouse and Business Data into Decisions - Turn Processes into Performance - Columbus, Ohio

The Wasserstrom Company • Whitehall, OH

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wasserstrom Company is seeking a strategic, analytical, and forward-thinking leader to drive continuous improvement across our distribution, operational, and business support functions. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on a well-established industry leader while shaping the future of how work gets done. If you're energized by solving complex business challenges, uncovering insights hidden in data, deploying automation and AI solutions, and leading transformational change, we want to hear from you. As Director of Continuous Improvement, you will lead enterprise-wide initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce cost, enhance productivity, and create sustainable business results. You will partner with leaders across operations, IT, warehousing, and corporate functions to identify opportunities, build solutions, and drive measurable improvements. This role combines advanced analytics and business intelligence, process optimization and Lean methodologies, AI and automation innovation, systems improvement and technology implementation, and cross-functional leadership and change management. You will have the opportunity to directly influence operational strategy while helping our associates work smarter, faster, and more effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean, Operational Excellence, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Distribution, or a related field.
• Extensive experience leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping initiatives, and process transformation projects.
• Strong analytical skills including data analysis, root cause analysis, and business performance measurement.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving organizational change.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Industrial Engineering background.
• Warehouse management system (WMS) experience.
• Distribution center consulting experience.
• Commercial foodservice industry experience.
• Experience implementing AI solutions, AI agents, process automation, Microsoft Copilot, or UiPath technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's Continuous Improvement program and portfolio of strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, productivity, quality, and customer experience.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, process improvement workshops, and cross-functional problem-solving teams.
• Develop sustainable solutions that create measurable business value.
• Analyze operational and business performance data to uncover trends and opportunities.
• Perform root cause analysis on complex business challenges.
• Create actionable recommendations supported by meaningful metrics and insights.
• Track savings, performance improvements, and project outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with IT to design and implement system enhancements.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Support SAP and warehouse management system improvements.
• Evaluate and implement AI, automation, and digital transformation opportunities that eliminate manual work and improve decision-making.
• Coach leaders and associates on continuous improvement methodologies.
• Deliver engaging training programs and workshops.
• Build a culture that embraces innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead change initiatives that drive lasting adoption and results.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a visible impact on a well-established industry leader.
• Opportunity to shape the future of how work gets done.
• Opportunity to directly influence operational strategy.
• Opportunity to help associates work smarter, faster, and more effectively.
• Opportunity to shape operational strategy.
• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide improvements.
• Opportunity to help define how technology, automation, and analytics drive the future of our business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director