Director of Continuous Improvement
Milwaukee, WI  / Charlotte, NC 
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Posted 11 days ago
Job Description
Job Category:Schedule:Full timeJob Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

  • Evaluate current organizational processes, workflows, and systems to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains to support the broader business. This will include documentation of said processes, communication and training, and captaining change management.
  • Facilitate and drive solutions through the development of business cases, and business requirement specifications in conjunction with the appropriate stakeholders. The incumbent is responsible for contributing to measurable benefits and ensuring that implementations have minimal disruption to ongoing business activities.
  • Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects, employing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management (TQM) to drive ongoing process enhancements.
  • Assess performance, review options, and make recommendations for changes to existing procedures and systems. Captains the implementation of approved changes, including documentation, communication, and training.
  • Work with newly acquired businesses to integrate into enterprise operational systems and processes. This will include assistance with training of the staff during the transitional period.
  • Drives efforts to streamline, standardize and optimize business process for the entire enterprise.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or a related field.
  • Five or more years of experience in project or change management roles. Experience at a managerial level preferred.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills. Must be able to take data and documentation of processes, identify areas for improvement, and write a business case for change.
  • Proven ability to dive deep into complex challenges and understand how to create simple yet elegant solutions to those challenges.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills.
  • Change management expertise with the ability to lead and influence others.
  • This position requires up to 10% overnight travel.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will supervise one or more Project Managers or Specialists.

Addition Job Information

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Company Description:

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

We Offer:

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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