Global Director of Continuous Improvement
About The Position
As the Global Director of Continuous Improvement, you’ll be the senior strategic leader driving operational excellence, transformation, and sustainable performance improvement across the enterprise. You’ll own the development, deployment, and governance of TERREPOWER’s global continuous improvement (CI) strategy — aligning it with business objectives and building a culture of innovation, accountability, and measurable results. It’s a high-impact role for a visionary change agent with deep Lean and Six Sigma expertise who can influence at every level and deliver real impact across diverse regions and functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
- 10+ years in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or transformation leadership, with proven success leading global or multi-site CI programs.
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.
- Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder-influencing abilities across all levels of an organization.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (MBA or related discipline).
- Experience in sustainable manufacturing, supply chain, and/or complex global operations.
- Expertise in digital transformation, automation, or advanced analytics.
- Track record of delivering significant financial and operational impact.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a global CI strategy aligned with corporate goals
- Partner with executive leadership to identify high-value transformation opportunities
- Establish enterprise-wide CI governance, frameworks, and performance standards
- Lead global CI initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies
- Standardize processes and best practices across regions
- Drive measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, safety, and customer satisfaction
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making
- Build organizational capability through training, coaching, and certification programs
- Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to track CI progress and ROI
- Run regular reviews with regional and functional leaders
- Benchmark best practices to maintain competitive advantage
- Develop regional CI teams and leaders
- Foster collaboration across geographies and business units
- Drive talent development and succession planning
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
