Head of Continuous Improvement

About Us Integral Creative Solutions (ICS) is a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one. The Role We are looking for a Head of Continuous Improvement to build and lead the enterprise operational-excellence program. You will deploy Lean and Six Sigma across functions and sites, deliver quantified cost, quality, and cycle-time improvements, and instill a durable culture of continuous improvement. What You’ll Do ● CI Strategy: Design and lead the enterprise continuous-improvement program and operating-excellence roadmap. ● Lean / Six Sigma: Deploy Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies across functions and sites. ● Process Optimization: Identify, prioritize, and execute process-improvement initiatives with measurable ROI. ● Capability Building: Train and certify teams; build a culture of continuous improvement. ● Metrics: Establish KPIs and dashboards to track improvement and sustain gains. ● Cross-Functional: Partner with operations, quality, and finance to embed improvements. What We’re Looking For ● Experience: 8+ years in continuous improvement / operational excellence, including team leadership. ● Methodology: Deep Lean and Six Sigma expertise (Black Belt or Master Black Belt). ● Results: Track record delivering quantified cost, quality, and cycle-time improvements. ● Change Management: Ability to drive cultural and behavioral change across an organization. ● Analytical: Strong data analysis and structured problem-solving skills. ● Influence: Ability to lead through influence across functions. ● Education: Bachelor's required; engineering or operations background preferred. Bonus Points ● Certification: Master Black Belt certification. ● Manufacturing: Shop-floor / manufacturing improvement experience. ● Digital: Experience with digital- or automation-enabled process improvement. ● Multi-Site: Experience deploying CI across multiple facilities. Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $250,000 to $350,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: ● Equity: Competitive equity / long-term incentive package. ● Work Setup: Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable. ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. ● Growth: Annual learning and development budget. ● Retirement: 401(k) matching plan. Responsibilities ● CI Strategy: Design and lead the enterprise continuous-improvement program and operating-excellence roadmap. ● Lean / Six Sigma: Deploy Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies across functions and sites. ● Process Optimization: Identify, prioritize, and execute process-improvement initiatives with measurable ROI. ● Capability Building: Train and certify teams; build a culture of continuous improvement. ● Metrics: Establish KPIs and dashboards to track improvement and sustain gains. ● Cross-Functional: Partner with operations, quality, and finance to embed improvements. Qualifications ● Experience: 8+ years in continuous improvement / operational excellence, including team leadership. ● Methodology: Deep Lean and Six Sigma expertise (Black Belt or Master Black Belt). ● Results: Track record delivering quantified cost, quality, and cycle-time improvements. ● Change Management: Ability to drive cultural and behavioral change across an organization. ● Analytical: Strong data analysis and structured problem-solving skills. ● Influence: Ability to lead through influence across functions. ● Education: Bachelor's required; engineering or operations background preferred.