Senior Principal Lean Deployment

The Director of Continuous Improvement (CI) will lead Lean transformation efforts and CI strategy at the site level. This role requires a hands-on leader who is equally comfortable engaging frontline employees and influencing senior leadership. The goal: build a strong culture of accountability, process discipline, and continuous performance improvement.

Client Details

My client is a growing manufacturer with a long-standing presence in the U.S. is seeking a dynamic Director of Continuous Improvement for one of its key production facilities in Denver, Colorado. The company operates in a highly regulated industry and is undergoing a multi-site transformation focused on operational excellence, workforce engagement, and long-term scalability.

Description

The key responsibilities for the Director of CI for the manufacturer in Colorado are:

• Lead site-wide CI initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, quality, and flow optimization.

• Design and implement Lean tools and systems including Kaizen events, standard work, 5S, and visual management.

• Train, coach, and mentor cross-functional teams on CI tools and methodologies.

• Partner with operations, engineering, and quality to drive measurable improvements in plant performance.

• Support data-driven decision-making through KPIs, dashboards, and structured problem-solving (RCA, A3, etc.).

• Act as a cultural change agent to embed CI thinking into daily operations.

Profile

A Director of CI for the manufactuer in Colorado will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (Master's a plus).

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with 5+ years in a CI or Lean leadership role.

• Proven track record of delivering results through Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar frameworks.

• Strong floor presence and ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

• Lean Six Sigma Belt or equivalent certification preferred.

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Job Offer

The Director of Continuous Improvement for the manufactuer in Colorado will be offered:

• Competitive Salary up to 180k: Based on experience and industry benchmarks

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Relocation: $10K sign-on for out-of-area hires

• Opportunities for Advancement: With a growing and innovativemanufacturer

• Stable Work Environment: In a well-established facility with strong leadership support

• Join a well-capitalized company at a pivotal stage of operational transformation.

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