Director Continuous Improvement

Location: Flexible company locations in Tampa/Chicago/Stratford. Travel expected 50%

Reports to: Continuous Improvement Center of Excellence (COE) Leader

Role Overview: Be the Architect of Change

Powering Connections. Building the Future. At NSI Industries we dont just maintain systems; we build them. We are seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement who is a true builder at heartsomeone who thrives on creating frameworks from the ground up rather than just executing an existing playbook.

As we continue to integrate and scale our industry-leading brands we need a strategic architect to design and deploy our operational excellence roadmap. This isnt a role for a passive observer; its for a hands-on leader who will leave their fingerprints on our national operations by establishing the standards culture and processes that will define NSIs future.

Responsibilities

• Build the CI Framework: Design and launch a comprehensive roadmap from scratch embedding Lean principles and structural problem-solving capabilities across all functions.
• Architect Operational Excellence: Partner with senior leadership to identify high-impact opportunities moving beyond tactical fixes to build long-term strategic advantages in cost quality and delivery.
• Implement Formal Problem Solving: Develop train and institutionalize a standardized PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) methodology across the organization to ensure data-driven decision-making becomes part of our DNA.
• Develop Organizational Capability: Create and scale a custom learning curriculum building a bench of CI talent through mentorship and structured certification pathways.
• Lead High-Impact Transformation: Facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional sprints that bridge the gap between product design manufacturing and distribution.
• Drive Cultural Evolution: Act as a change agent to foster a culture of accountability and everyday improvement moving the organization from reactive troubleshooting to proactive innovation.
• Establish KPIs: Build the dashboards and governance structures necessary to measure the health of the CI system and its impact on the bottom line.

Requirements

• The Builder Profile: Proven experience building or significantly transforming a CI function across multiple sites.
• Industry Knowledge: Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing warehousing logistics or distribution. Experience leading Lean transformations in a multi-site environment is highly valued.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in Lean Six Sigma and Agile.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or related technical field; Masters preferred.
• Experience: 710 years of leadership in continuous improvement or operational excellence.
• Strategic Problem Solver: Expert-level mastery of formal problem-solving tools (A3 5-Whys Fishbone) within a PDCA framework.
• Change Management: Exceptional ability to influence and lead through change with a hands-on approach to shop-floor and warehouse-level implementation.

Benefits: NSI Industries offers a competitive salary performance-based and attendance bonuses for certain roles. We offer health dental and vision insurance. Retirement savings plan with company match. Paid holiday time off and vacation.

EEO employer M/F/D/V: NSI Industries is an equal opportunity employer and as such affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications without regard to race color creed religion sex gender age national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression citizenship eligible veteran status disability or any other status protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation: NSI Industries is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process please contact your Recruiter for assistance. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure equal employment opportunities.

Physical Work Requirements: Many roles at NSI Industries require physical activities where the employee must occasionally lift and/or move items or require specific vision abilities.

Drug Free Workplace: NSI Industries maintains a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.