Job Details

Engineering Recruitment Manager @ Ellaway Blues Consulting

Title: Director of Continuous Improvement

Location: Missouri, USA

Salary: $160,000-200,000 + Bonus

Term: Permanent

Relocation Assistance Available

Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Continuous Improvement to spearhead operational excellence initiatives across a leading power solutions manufacturing environment. This role is critical in driving efficiency, reducing waste, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with deep expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced process improvement methodologies, with a strong background in complex, high-value manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and lead the company-wide continuous improvement strategy aligned to overall business goals.


• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.


• Analyze and standardize processes across manufacturing, services, and supply chain operations.


• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to identify bottlenecks and deliver sustainable improvements.


• Establish and track KPIs to measure progress and drive accountability.


• Mentor, train, and influence teams at all levels on continuous improvement tools and problem?solving techniques.


• Drive cultural transformation to embed operational excellence and innovation into daily practices.


• Oversee root cause analysis and corrective action plans to resolve recurring operational challenges.


• Manage resources, budgets, and ROI models for continuous improvement projects.


• Stay ahead of industry trends, digital manufacturing tools, and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive advantage.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.


• 10+ years progressive experience in manufacturing operations, including 5+ years leading CI initiatives.


• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred), and process optimization.


• Hands?on experience in precision parts and assembly manufacturing environments.


• Proven success delivering measurable results in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong analytical, problem?solving, and project management abilities.


• Must have U.S. work authorization (no visa sponsorship available).


• Ability to pass pre?employment background and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Engineering, Business, or Industrial Engineering.


• Experience leading CI programs in power generation or other high?value manufacturing sectors.


• Strong financial acumen with ROI?driven approach to improvement projects.


• Change management expertise across multi?site or global operations.


• Familiarity with ISO, OSHA, and other regulatory/quality standards.


• Track record of introducing innovative technologies and digital manufacturing tools (MES, KPI dashboards, predictive analytics).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and executive?level benefits package.


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/Disability Insurance, 401K, PTO, and paid holidays.


• Opportunity to lead enterprise?wide transformation at a forward?thinking energy solutions manufacturer.


• A senior leadership role with direct impact on performance, growth, and long?term competitiveness.

If you are a Director of Continuous Improvement that matches the criteria of the Job Description, please apply with an updated resume!