15 continuous improvement director jobs at 12 companies in Douglas, IL
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Director of Continuous Improvement
Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
$160k-$240k/yrHybridFull Time
Maker's Pride: Contract manufacturer of snacks and convenience food products.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree required; 10+ years in continuous improvement/operational excellence with manufacturing experience preferred; Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen certifications preferred; experience leading large-scale transformation and using SAP.
Learning Resources: Designs and sells educational toys for children and pets.
Preferred bachelor's degree in a related field; warehouse implementation and systems experience, WMS and warehouse technology expertise, KPI dashboard development, communication, team leadership, and complex problem-solving skills.
Warehouse Management System (WMS), D365, Warehouse Execution System (WES), Warehouse Control System (WCS), Power BI
Keurig Dr PepperNasdaq: KDP: Produces and distributes hot and cold beverages and coffee systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's with 5 years or HS/GED with 7 years in DSD/warehouse operations, DOT and EHS knowledge, people leadership, continuous improvement and data analysis skills.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Teams
Shank's Extracts: Manufactures food extracts, flavorings, and coloring for global distribution.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in business or related field; 10+ years senior leadership experience in operations; strong organizational, communication, finance, food-safety and continuous improvement skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.
Chicago or Charleston or Jacksonville or Washington or Europe
$156k-$245k/yrFieldFull Time
Johnson ControlsNYSE: JCI: Provides integrated building technologies including HVAC, fire, and security systems.
10+ YOEMaster’s degree in business, quality, engineering, or related field; 10–15 years of continuous improvement experience; 5–10 years using lean business systems; transformation and senior leadership experience.
Director, Business Optimization - Global Customer Care Operations
Deer Park, Illinois, United States
$170k-$190k/yrOnsiteFull Time
DanaherNYSE: DHR: Develops scientific instruments and diagnostic tools for healthcare markets.
10+ YOELeadership experience in customer care or operations with track record in transformation, process standardization, continuous improvement, workforce planning, change management, and cross-functional collaboration.
Centers for New Horizons: Provides community-based social services and education in Chicago.
Experienced leader in program strategy, evaluation, organizational learning, and continuous quality improvement with strong systems thinking and relationship-building skills.
National Louis University: Provides private higher education through various degree programs.
10+ YOE10+ MgmtMaster's preferred (Bachelor's+3 years required). Minimum 10 years leading program/product development and staff, experience in instructional design, curriculum, evaluation, and data-driven continuous improvement.
Associate Director, Process Optimization - Talent Acquisition
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$142k-$269k/yrHybridFull Time
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Develops and sells innovative pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical medicines.
8+ YOEBachelor's degree and 8+ years of business experience, including 3+ years in process mapping, project management, or change management. Requires continuous improvement, problem-solving, leadership, communication, and design thinking skills.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, ATS, CRM, HRIS
Global Senior Director, Danaher Business System - Commercial
Deer Park, Illinois, United States
$225k-$275k/yrOnsiteFull Time
DanaherNYSE: DHR: Develops scientific instruments and diagnostic tools for healthcare markets.
10+ YOE10+ years leading enterprise continuous improvement and large-scale commercial transformation; experience with DBS/Lean, partnering with senior commercial leaders, strategic planning, and AI-enabled analytics.