Stratacareers

Manager, Enterprise Continuous Improvement

Chicago, IL. Posted a month ago

The role

You will lead structured problem-solving efforts across the company using methodologies like Kaizen and A3 thinking. You will coach, facilitate, and enable change to build internal capabilities and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

What you will do

  • Lead structured, cross-functional problem-solving initiatives.
  • Facilitate Kaizen events and A3 problem-solving workshops.
  • Partner with executive stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Guide teams in setting data-driven targets and KPIs.
  • Measure, track, and communicate program outcomes.
  • Design and launch programs to educate and certify continuous improvement champions.
  • Develop or adapt curriculum, toolkits, and templates.
  • Act as a culture builder and internal coach.
  • Track progress and outcomes of improvement efforts.

Required qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or a related discipline within a Saas or tech environment
  • Proven track record facilitating structured problem solving and cross-functional improvement efforts
  • Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent structured problem-solving methodology (e.g., Lean Black Belt, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt)
  • Experience developing and delivering training programs or enablement tools
  • Strong facilitation, coaching, and change management skills
  • Ability to influence without authority and navigate across teams and levels
  • Comfort working independently in a fast-paced, high-trust environment
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Nice to have

  • Experience standing up new CI or Operational Excellence functions
  • Familiarity with digital collaboration and process documentation tools (e.g., Miro, Lucidchart, Confluence, etc.)

Benefits

  • Retirement benefits
  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Voluntary and well-being benefits

About the company

Strata's culture is driven by people solving problems together. They embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth.

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