Director, Operations Continuous Improvement, Americas

Job Title: Operations Director, Continuous Improvement, Americas

Job Location: Anywhere in the United States where Lubrizol operates

Job type: Full-Time, Exempt

Type of role: Hybrid or Remote

​​Salary Range: 190,000-220,000 

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Director, Continuous Improvement, Americas Operations

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol, we're transforming the way we operate and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do:

As a Director of Continuous Improvement (Director CI) you will play a crucial role in driving the implementation of the Lubrizol Operating System (LOS). You will be a hands-on leader, with the opportunity to shape the strategy, coach all levels of the organization, and orchestrate the implementation of standard work processes, Lean Methodology, and targeted improvement tools across our manufacturing sites. This pivotal role will be instrumental in transforming our Operational Excellence capability and culture throughout the entire Lubrizol Corporation.

We are looking for a results-driven and influential leader with entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional business acumen, and the ability to drive operational transformation through strategic analysis and execution, as well as communicate across all levels of the organization, delivering clear and concise messages tailored to diverse audiences. You will lead a team of implementors to provide comprehensive support to the organization, including: 

• Developing standards for the higher-level elements of the Lubrizol Operating System (LOS).
• Driving the implementation of the Lubrizol Operating System (LOS) and Standard Work.
• Leading the assessment, training, implementation, and coaching of LOS elements and standard work through strong leadership, onsite expertise, and experiential support.
• Leading the development of a Lean Six Sigma community by leveraging third-party training and mentoring.
• Coaching on Kaizen principles and supporting plant implementation of Kaizen Events.
• Driving productivity tracking and providing dashboard support for the plants.
• Managing and working with third-party consultants as needed to create timelines, implement initiatives, and drive deliverables.
• Leading the organization to profitable risk mitigation across all areas of manufacturing.

Skills That Make A Difference:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Chemical/Refining Operations/Manufacturing, with proven management experience in a plant leadership team role or Director-level position.
• Experience leading continuous improvement or operational excellence capabilities
• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical focus
• High level of business acumen 
• Petrochemical/Refining Industry experience, with Discreet Manufacturing experience being a possible alternative.
• Experience with Manufacturing Work Processes, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, and other lean tools.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge of documented management systems such as ISO 9001 and RC14001.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• A proven track record of successfully implementing lean methodology.
• Experience in organizational, cultural, and technical change management.
• Experience in Training and Training Development.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Heath Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities. 

We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.