Director of Continuous Improvement

Job Description

Director, Continuous Improvement

Richardson, TX | On-Site Manufacturing Leadership

Compensation: $210,000-$220,000 base target + 25% annual bonus + RSU opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Director of Continuous Improvement to lead Lean and Six Sigma transformation across a large, complex manufacturing operation in Richardson, TX.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven CI executive who can move beyond individual projects and build a true culture of continuous improvement across an entire site and value stream.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong combination of Continuous Improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, manufacturing operations, change management, and people leadership experience.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute the site's Continuous Improvement strategy in partnership with senior business and operations leadership.
• Lead multi-level CI teams and drive improvement initiatives across multiple business functions.
• Establish consistent process-improvement standards, methodologies, and metrics across the operation.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, including Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, PDCA/DMAIC, productivity initiatives, and process optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve capacity, productivity, labor utilization, line design, layouts, and overall operational efficiency.
• Coach, mentor, and develop CI professionals and operational leaders.
• Influence leaders and teams across a matrix organization, including situations where direct authority is limited.
• Collaborate with regional and global CI leaders to share best practices and drive consistency.
• Lead change-management initiatives and help translate improvement strategies into measurable business results.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of professional experience, with significant experience in Continuous Improvement.
• Proven experience leading a CI transformation or deployment within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong Lean and Six Sigma background; Master Black Belt or equivalent experience preferred.
• Significant manufacturing operations experience - this is not a purely corporate CI role.
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable improvements in operational efficiency, productivity, capacity, cost, or quality.
• Experience working within a matrix organization and influencing without direct authority.
• Strong change-management, project-management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation & Incentives

• Base salary: Targeting $210,000-$220,000
• Annual bonus: 25%
• RSU opportunity: Sign-on RSUs may be negotiable in the range of $15,000-$30,000 per year, with a 2-year vesting schedule
• Senior-level Director position - Band 12

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a major Continuous Improvement transformation and have a measurable impact on a large-scale manufacturing operation.

Interested? Apply directly or reach out to learn more about the opportunity and compensation package.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Meet Your Recruiter

Ric Delgado
Team Lead and Principal Recruiter

Ric is a Team Lead and Principal Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than a decade of technical recruiting experience, including over eight years with Sterling. In his role, he leads recruiting efforts while also working hands-on with clients and candidates throughout the full hiring process.

From sourcing hard-to-find technical talent to navigating offer negotiations, Ric focuses on creating strong, lasting matches that benefit both the individual and the organization. His approach is built on understanding technical environments, listening closely to hiring needs and career goals, and aligning the right people with the right opportunities.

Ric enjoys recruiting because of the meaningful impact it can have on someone's career. Whether helping a candidate pursue a growth opportunity, improve work-life balance, or step into a leadership role, he is driven by the opportunity to support people through important career decisions. At the same time, he takes pride in helping companies build high-performing teams that move their business forward.

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