Director of Continuous Improvement
Location: Macon, GA
Compensation: Competitive salary
Overview
We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Director of Continuous Improvement to lead and scale
enterprise-wide CI initiatives across multiple sites. This role will play a critical part in driving
operational excellence, improving processes, and building a culture of continuous improvement
throughout the organization.
This position reports directly to executive leadership (President & CEO) and will have high
visibility and impact across all operations.
Key Responsibilities
● Lead and execute company-wide Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy across
multiple locations
● Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency,
quality, and cost performance
● Partner with leadership to optimize performance and align CI initiatives with business
objectives
● Build and scale CI processes across all sites within the first 6–12 months
● Implement and manage QMS (Quality Management Systems) and process
standardization
● Lead Kaizen events and foster a hands-on, problem-solving culture
● Identify and execute opportunities in manufacturing, processing, and operational
workflows
● Collaborate closely with operations, quality, and executive teams
● Develop and mentor CI talent, promoting certifications such as Green Belt/Lean
● Provide data-driven insights and reporting to executive leadership
Qualifications
● Proven experience in Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Operational Excellence
leadership
● Strong background in manufacturing or processing environments (mining, chemical,
paint, or similar preferred)
● Experience implementing CI initiatives across multiple sites or business units
● Hands-on leadership style with the ability to both strategize and execute
● Strong knowledge of QMS and quality systems
● Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred)
● Ability to influence at all levels, including executive leadership
● Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Macon, GA area
Preferred Background
● Experience in mining, industrial processing, chemical, or related industries
● Exposure to scaling CI functions across growing organizations
● Strong operational and process improvement track record
Why Join
● High-impact leadership role reporting to top executives
● Opportunity to build and scale CI across an entire organization
● Competitive compensation with bonus and company vehicle
● Strong growth trajectory and influence on company-wide performance