Director, VITAL Deployment – Continuous Improvement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the regional continuous improvement strategy that aligns with enterprise goals, regional priorities, and site maturity.

• Take ownership of the regional CI roadmap, governance model, improvement portfolio, and the process for realizing benefits.

• Consult with operations executives, general managers, and functional leaders regarding investment priorities, readiness, resources, and change strategies.

• Lead the North America CI strategy, roadmap, and deployment priorities in accordance with enterprise standards and regional goals.

• Direct regional CI governance, which includes portfolio reviews, maturity assessments, benefit validation, operating system evaluations, and executive updates.

• Collaborate with operations executives and site general managers to direct resources toward the highest-value opportunities.

• Manage the regional CI portfolio, ensuring alignment of initiatives with financial commitments, risk mitigation, customer performance, and capability enhancement.

• Identify and escalate systemic barriers, resource limitations, and performance risks, providing clear recommendations and counteractions.

• Establish CI competency expectations and development pathways for site CI leaders, operations leaders, and functional partners.

• Cultivate regional CI talent by recognizing skill gaps, fostering future leaders, and addressing organizational design needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, manufacturing operations, or business transformation.

• At least 5+ years of experience leading multi-site CI, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and lead direct, matrixed, and cross-functional teams successfully.

• Demonstrated experience in developing CI strategy, governance models, deployment roadmaps, and executive-level performance reporting.

• Strong financial acumen with a track record of validating savings, productivity improvements, cost avoidance, and working capital enhancements.

• Experience in leading cultural change and deploying operating systems across multiple sites or business units.

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Black Belt, Lean certification, or equivalent experience is preferred.

• Required project/program management experience; certification is preferred.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related technical field is preferred.

• A Master’s Degree or MBA is preferred.

• If applicable, must meet U.S. export-control documentation and licensing requirements for access to controlled information or technology.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants.

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Paid vacation and holidays.

• Employee assistance program (EAP).

• Wellness programs.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Employee discounts.

• Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage.

• Pet insurance.

• Work-life support resources.