Kaspar Companies : Director of Continuous Improvement & Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Kaspar Companies

Job Description : Director of Continuous Improvement and Systems

Do you excel at leading teams through Lean and Kaizen events to achieve measurable results?

Do you thrive on building systems that drive efficiency, quality, and long-term growth?

Does the opportunity to make a lasting impact across multiple family-owned businesses excite you?

Do the values of stewardship, versatility, and family resonate strongly with you?

Do you find the improvement of people’s lives through stewardship of God-given resources inspiring?

Then Kaspar Companies is right for you!

Job Summary

Kaspar Companies is seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement and Systems to lead transformational change across our diverse family of businesses. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining continuous improvement and systems initiatives that eliminate waste, strengthen processes, and increase value for our customers. The Director will oversee critical projects across multiple subsidiaries, partner with leaders to instill Lean practices, and foster a culture of operational excellence. This position requires a hands-on leader with proven success in applying Lean and Kaizen methodologies in real-world environments.

Director of Continuous Improvement and Systems Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, engaging employees at all levels to drive process improvements.
• Coach subsidiary leaders and teams in Lean tools, systems thinking, and systematic problem-solving.
• Utilize value stream mapping to identify current / future states and prioritize opportunities.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive continuous improvement and systems strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure impact of initiatives.
• Implement training programs that strengthen employee CI skills at all levels.
• Drive adoption of Lean methodologies and systems improvements across multiple business units.
• Mentor and guide members of the Kaizen Promotion Office.
• Oversee change management efforts to ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Travel up to 25% required.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Director of Continuous Improvement and Systems Skills and Competencies

Director of Continuous Improvement and Systems Qualifications

Work Environment

This role is based 100% onsite in Shiner, TX , within a manufacturing environment. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and closed-toe shoes is required.

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