Director of Continuous Improvement - Chicago

Beacon Mobility • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Director of Continuous Improvement is a hands-on, working leader responsible for delivering measurable, sustained operational improvements across an assigned region. This is a player‑coach role focused on execution, adoption, and results

Requirements

• A minimum of seven years of experience in operations or continuous improvement (CI) is required. This background demonstrates a strong understanding of operational processes and improvement methodologies.
• Candidates must possess at least three years of hands-on people leadership experience. This includes direct management, coaching, and development of team members within an operational or CI setting.
• Lean or CI experience is required. Candidates should have a proven track record applying Lean methodologies or continuous improvement practices to drive operational excellence.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Decision Making, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Time -Management and Organizational skills
• Adaptability

Nice To Haves

• Experience in transportation or multi-site operations is preferred. Familiarity with these environments supports effective execution of improvement initiatives across multiple locations or within logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute high-impact continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, implementing solutions, and ensuring measurable, sustained results are achieved across the assigned region.
• Take ownership of projects from the initial problem definition stage through to the successful sustainment of improvements, maintaining accountability for outcomes throughout the entire lifecycle.
• Deliver validated cost savings and operational improvements, ensuring that all changes produce tangible financial and performance benefits for the organization.
• Embed standard work practices and drive the adoption of these processes across multiple locations, promoting consistency and reliability in operations.
• Manage and coach continuous improvement resources by providing hands-on guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure effective execution of initiatives while remaining actively involved in the work.
• Collaborate directly with Regional Senior Vice Presidents and operators to align improvement efforts with regional goals and operational needs.
• Apply Lean problem-solving methods to address real operational challenges, implementing proven techniques to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
• Track results, adoption, and sustainability of process changes, monitoring progress to ensure that improvements are maintained and continue to deliver value over time.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organization goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed