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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director continuous improvement lean in the United States is $139,679.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $122,500.00 and $157,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of continuous improvement lean do?

A Director of Continuous Improvement Lean is responsible for leading and managing organizational initiatives focused on process improvement, efficiency, and waste reduction using Lean methodologies. They work across departments to identify opportunities for improvement, oversee Lean projects, and mentor teams in Lean principles. Their goal is to create a culture of continuous improvement, drive operational excellence, and help the organization achieve strategic objectives. This role often involves training staff, measuring performance metrics, and ensuring that best practices are implemented and sustained.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of continuous improvement lean?

To thrive as a Director of Continuous Improvement (Lean), you need deep expertise in Lean methodologies, process optimization, data analysis, and a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma certifications, project management tools, and ERP systems is typically required. Strong leadership, change management, and communication skills are essential for driving cross-functional initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. These competencies are crucial for achieving sustainable operational excellence, cost savings, and organizational growth.

How does a director of continuous improvement lean typically work with cross-functional teams to drive process optimization?

A Director of Continuous Improvement Lean collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, quality, and supply chain, to identify inefficiencies and implement Lean methodologies. They often facilitate workshops, lead Kaizen events, and mentor team members in Lean principles to foster a culture of ongoing improvement. Regular communication, coaching, and performance tracking are essential aspects of the role, ensuring that improvements are sustainable and aligned with organizational goals. This collaborative approach helps break down silos and accelerates the adoption of best practices across departments.

What is the difference between Director Continuous Improvement Lean vs Continuous Improvement Manager?

AspectDirector Continuous Improvement LeanContinuous Improvement Manager
CertificationsLean, Six Sigma, PMP (optional)Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership in multiple departments or plantsOperational focus within specific teams or departments
Industry UsageCommon in manufacturing, healthcare, and large corporationsFound across various industries, often in manufacturing and service sectors
ResponsibilitiesOversees lean initiatives, sets strategic improvement goals, manages teamsImplements continuous improvement projects, monitors progress, reports results

The main difference is that the Director Continuous Improvement Lean holds a higher strategic leadership role, overseeing multiple projects and teams, while the Continuous Improvement Manager focuses on executing specific initiatives within a department. Both roles require similar certifications and are vital for operational excellence, but the director typically has broader responsibilities and a more strategic focus.

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Director Continuous Improvement

Pageland, SC

Aalberts Integrated Piping Systems
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Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support and manage the regional or business group CI network to improve manufacturing efficiency and deploy CI strategies.

  • Assist site teams and managers in understanding and applying Lean tools and CI strategies, including standard adherence and continuous improvement activities.

  • Review and monitor productivity projects, facilitate best practice sharing, and support the implementation of group initiatives and industrial 4.0/smart factory deployment.

Job description

Director of Continuous Improvement - Pageland, SC

Ready to change the future, your way? 

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Director of Continuous Improvement to unlock your ambition and work the future at Aalberts.  

As a full-time Director of Continuous Improvement in the Operations Department at Aalberts, is located in Pageland, SC. This role reports directly to the Chief Operations Officer. The Director of Continuous Improvement acts as role model and serves as a champion for successful and sustained Lean implementation, APS and CI processes in the region or division. This position requires a leader, who is in charge to manage the regional or business group CI network to improve the manufacturing efficiency of the sites (Safety, Scrap, Delivery, Direct labor productivity, OEE, and other cost), deploy the Group CI and business group operation strategies and initiatives and to support site team in continuous improvement activities. In additional to ensure follow up of all the productivity projects at business group in the areas and support the business strategies like footprint, P-30 (improve 30% productivity plan), etc. 

the Aalberts way 

Aalberts is built on entrepreneurship. We believe the more space people are given, the greater their chance of finding brilliant solutions for our customers. That is why we encourage everyone to take ownership, think independently yet work as one team. You are in charge today of what happens tomorrow. For yourself, for the company, and for our planet. 

your challenge 

  • Work closely with regional COO or business group COO to build the CI network according to the operation strategy. 
  • Support the Plant / Site Managers, APU Managers and Plant / Site CI Managers to understand the CI strategies and apply the Lean tools. 
  • Support the production supervisors to understand the importance of the respect of the standards and their improvement role. 
  • Ensure that Plant / Site CI Managers network is permanently fulfilled at right level for success. 
  • Manage the Plant / Site CI Managers network of the region or division: annual professional competences appraisal, contribution & validation to recruitment, definition of training plan, validation of lean skill development and manage detection/growing of local production system potentials. Organize network meeting and On Job Training. 
  • Organize the cross fertilization of good practices within the region or division. 
  • Ensure that lean rules are taken into account in new projects at right time. 
  • Validate the Sites lean deployment plan vs Group directives & instructions, and Sites Priorities, including Smart factory/Industrial 4.0, and support their deployment. 
  • Help the Plant / Site Managers identify opportunities for SQDICP progress. 
  • Deploy and follow Group initiatives within his/her region or division. 
  • Check through a regular presence on every Site of his region or division that Sites are working on appropriate priorities. 
  • Coach Plant / Site Managers: Plant, Production, APU, CI, Production & Supply Chain support functions on lean processes implementation. 
  • Check regularly Gemba in depth the proper deployment of lean roadmaps and ensure a close follow up of progress plans. 
  • Challenge the plants’ budget & related financial indicators of sites in budget preparation phase. 
  • Validate, challenge & follow Direct Labor and equipment operational performance improvement actions. 
  • Ensure a lean reporting. 
  • Contribute to the improvement of Group Lean standards & tools. 
  • Support industrial 4.0 / smart factory implementation. 
  • As Aalberts Production System roadmap developer. 
  • Participate to Group Kaizen workshops, Committees & townhall. 
  • Contribute in selected Group initiatives upon request. 
  • Troubleshooting and help building progress roadmaps for sites when in crisis. 
  • Review key productivities at business group and level support teams to define the best implementation strategy 
  • Review key productivities at business group level to assess applicability of ideas transversally at other sites in order to coordinate validation and globalize project efforts. 
  • Ensure sites are managing payback of any productivity project being managed 
  • Support workshops in the sites and at suppliers to improve savings portfolio 
  • Continuously monitor TOP 10 productivities in the sites 
  • Prepare & organize monthly productivity review meeting 
  • Support teams to remove roadblocks on key projects to meet productivity project milestones 
  • Encourage the search for new ideas, collect and pass them on to groups responsible for processing them 
  • Benchmark permanently the products and best internal / external industrial practices and deploy to all sites 
  • Encourage the search for new ideas, collect and pass them on to groups responsible for processing them 
  • Assess applicability of key projects in all sites within the business group 
  • Coach and guide the project managers to organize cost improvement workshops. Cost reduction ideas need to include all areas; material, direct labor, packaging, transportation, etc. Focus on the top worst projects of each sites. 

requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering. 
  • Lean Manufacture in car automotive for > 8 years. 
  • Strong background experience in purchasing, program management, manufacturing and /or supply chain management. 
  • American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) preferred. 

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