Director of Continuous Improvement

7 days ago


Mundelein, Illinois, United States Medline Full time
Job Summary

Medline is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee the implementation of the Medline Operating System (MOS) across our distribution centers. As Director of Continuous Improvement, you will be responsible for driving business transformation, elevating site safety, quality, service, cost, and people key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement lean initiatives to drive operational excellence
  • Lead cross-functional teams to deploy business operating systems, including design and developmental aspects
  • Monitor business and operational performance through metrics, identify gaps, and facilitate problem-solving activities
  • Coordinate ideation, activation, and completion of optimization projects to improve operational performance
  • Develop and implement changes to improve productivity and materialize business results
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business, or Engineering field of study
  • At least 10 years of operations and/or continuous improvement experience in an operations and/or distribution environment
  • Lean and/or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve high levels of performance
Preferred Requirements:
  • MBA or Master's degree in Operations, Business, or Engineering field of study
  • Lean and/or Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification
  • Scrum Certification
  • 10+ years of experience implementing or managing business operating systems

Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and wellbeing, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.



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