Senior Principal Lean Deployment
Location: Denver
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
The Director of Continuous Improvement (CI) will lead Lean
transformation efforts and CI strategy at the site level. This role
requires a hands-on leader who is equally comfortable engaging
frontline employees and influencing senior leadership. The goal:
build a strong culture of accountability, process discipline, and
continuous performance improvement. Client Details My client is a
growing manufacturer with a long-standing presence in the U.S. is
seeking a dynamic Director of Continuous Improvement for one of its
key production facilities in Denver, Colorado. The company operates
in a highly regulated industry and is undergoing a multi-site
transformation focused on operational excellence, workforce
engagement, and long-term scalability. Description The key
responsibilities for the Director of CI for the manufacturer in
Colorado are: Lead site-wide CI initiatives focused on
productivity, cost reduction, quality, and flow optimization.
Design and implement Lean tools and systems including Kaizen
events, standard work, 5S, and visual management. Train, coach, and
mentor cross-functional teams on CI tools and methodologies.
Partner with operations, engineering, and quality to drive
measurable improvements in plant performance. Support data-driven
decision-making through KPIs, dashboards, and structured
problem-solving (RCA, A3, etc.). Act as a cultural change agent to
embed CI thinking into daily operations. Profile A Director of CI
for the manufactuer in Colorado will have: Bachelor's degree in
Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (Master's a
plus). 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, with 5
years in a CI or Lean leadership role. Proven track record of
delivering results through Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or similar
frameworks. Strong floor presence and ability to influence across
all levels of the organization. Lean Six Sigma Belt or equivalent
certification preferred. Not for New York City Applicants. Pursuant
to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Michael Page will
consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and
conviction records. Michael Page will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent
with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Job Offer The Director of Continuous Improvement for the
manufactuer in Colorado will be offered: Competitive Salary up to
180k: Based on experience and industry benchmarks 401(k) with
Company Match Paid Time Off & Holidays Relocation: $10K sign-on for
out-of-area hires Opportunities for Advancement: With a growing and
innovativemanufacturer Stable Work Environment: In a
well-established facility with strong leadership support Join a
well-capitalized company at a pivotal stage of operational
transformation. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or
class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI
encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled,
protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
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