OUR PHILOSOPHY
We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee, 10 paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply today.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Continuous Improvement Director will lead enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives with a focus on improving efficiency, reducing waste, and driving sustainable growth within the manufacturing power sector. This role requires a proven leader with deep expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and process improvement strategies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with leading successful continuous improvement projects in complex power generation manufacturing environment. Position reports to Senior Vice President.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Industry Expertise: Direct experience in manufacturing precision parts and assemblies, with hands-on knowledge of shop floor implementation.
- Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred.
- Strong understanding of Operational Excellence: VSM, Kaizen, TPM, and other process improvement frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and engage employees at all levels.
- Proven track record of delivering measurable results in operational efficiency.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work authorized visa.
- Successful candidates will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced Degree: Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Industry Leadership: Proven success leading continuous improvement initiatives in power generation manufacturing environments with complex, high-value equipment.
- Technology Integration: Experience implementing digital manufacturing tools (e.g., MES, real-time KPI dashboards, predictive maintenance analytics) into CI programs.
- Change Management Expertise: Demonstrated ability to lead cultural transformation across multi-site operations.
- Global Operations Exposure: Experience working with or leading international teams, suppliers, or manufacturing sites.
- Financial Acumen: Strong capability in building ROI models for CI projects, managing budgets, and aligning process improvements with corporate financial goals.
- Regulatory Compliance: Familiarity with ISO 9001, OSHA, and other regulatory/quality standards applicable to the power generation industry.
- Innovation Track Record: Evidence of introducing new methodologies, technologies, or processes that have delivered measurable gains in safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency
It is PROENERGY’s policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law
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