The Director of Continuous Improvement is responsible for leading and driving operational excellence across Narayan Powertech. This role focuses on identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize processes to achieve measurable performance gains. The individual will champion continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to enhance quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. This role emphasizes creating a culture of continuous learning, equipping teams with the skills and tools needed to drive performance improvements, and aligning employee development with organizational goals. What You'll Do Strategic Leadership Develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy aligned with organizational goals. Drive Standex Electronics Core Value Drivers (CVD’s) by setting improvement targets for manufacturing operations Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure alignment of improvement initiatives with overall business objectives. Process Improvement Lead the implementation of Lean Transformation, Six Sigma, and other improvement methodologies across the manufacturing operations. Analyze current processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for enhancement. Oversee root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for operational challenges. Build everyday problem-solving capabilities across the teams to drive continuous improvement Drive capacity expansion and cost savings through lean transformation of manufacturing operations Team Development Build a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring and training employees at all organizational levels. Facilitate cross-functional workshops and training sessions to promote process improvement tools and techniques. Empower teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions. Project Management Lead multiple improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and measurable results. Prioritize and manage resources to achieve maximum impact across initiatives. Monitor project outcomes and ensure sustainability of improvements. Data Analysis and Reporting Utilize data-driven decision-making to assess the effectiveness of improvement efforts. Report progress and outcomes of initiatives to stakeholders through presentations and documentation. Maintain transparency and accountability for continuous improvement metrics. Stakeholder Engagement Act as a liaison between manufacturing teams and senior leadership to communicate progress and align priorities. Build relationships with suppliers, partners, and customers to foster collaboration and improve value streams. What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field (master’s degree preferred). 15+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on continuous improvement. Proven track record of implementing enterprise lean deployment , Six Sigma, Business Process Improvements and Business Excellence. What We Value Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification preferred. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Exceptional leadership and team-building skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in data analysis tools and ERP systems. Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001 and compliance regulations. Strategic thinking and visionary leadership. The ability to influence and drive cultural change. Results-oriented with a focus on measurable impact. Strong project management and organizational skills. Ability to work with teams across the globe and drive change Ability to teach tools through the different levels of the organization
Job Title
Director of Continuous Improvement