Director of Continuous Improvement

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Director of Continuous Improvement

The Director of Continuous Improvement is a senior leadership role responsible for developing and driving a culture of operational excellence within the manufacturing organization. This individual leads the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency and quality. The Director collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, develop strategies, and execute initiatives that align with the company’s strategic goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a continuous improvement strategy to enhance operational performance
• Align continuous improvement initiatives with organizational goals and business objectives
• Lead the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to improve manufacturing processes and eliminate inefficiencies
• Drive initiatives to reduce waste, increase productivity, and improve product quality
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing continuous improvement team
• Train employees at all levels in Lean principles, Six Sigma tools, and other process improvement techniques
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence
• Oversee and manage multiple continuous improvement projects simultaneously, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of improvement initiatives
• Partner with operations, engineering, quality, EHS and supply chain teams to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions
• Act as a change agent to promote collaboration and alignment across departments
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, measure progress, and drive decision-making
• Provide regular updates and reports to executive leadership on the status of improvement initiatives and their impact
• Identify business risks and guide organization through mitigation
• Introduce innovative solutions to enhance operational excellence and maintain a competitive edge
• Ensure all improvement activities comply with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Promote a safe working environment through continuous risk assessments and process improvements

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ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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