Director, VITAL Deployment – Continuous Improvement

Barnes Aerospace

. Define and execute the regional continuous improvement strategy aligned to enterprise objectives, regional priorities, and site maturity .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $218,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing continuous improvement strategies, governance models, and deployment roadmaps while leading cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cultural change in manufacturing or industrial environments.

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Continuous Improvement Strategy DevelopmentLean Six Sigma Black BeltMulti-Site Operational Excellence LeadershipFinancial Acumen in Cost ValidationProject/Program Management Experience

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Hard Skills

Continuous ImprovementOperational ExcellenceBusiness TransformationGovernance ModelsDeployment RoadmapsPerformance ReportingCultural Change LeadershipRisk ReductionCapability BuildingBenefit Realization

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersCross-Functional Team LeadershipAdvisory SkillsResource AllocationChange Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltMaster Black BeltLean CertificationProject Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing OperationsIndustrial EnvironmentFinancial CommitmentsOperational SystemsSkill Gap IdentificationOrganizational DesignU.S. Export-Control Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the regional continuous improvement strategy aligned to enterprise objectives, regional priorities, and site maturity
Own the regional CI roadmap, governance model, improvement portfolio, and benefit realization process
Advise operations executives, general managers, and functional leaders on investment priorities, readiness, resources, and change strategies
Own the North America CI strategy, roadmap, and deployment priorities aligned to enterprise standards and regional objectives
Lead regional CI governance, including portfolio reviews, maturity assessments, benefit validation, operating system reviews, and executive updates
Partner with operations executives and site general managers to focus resources on the highest-value opportunities
Oversee the regional CI portfolio to align initiatives with financial commitments, risk reduction, customer performance, and capability building
Escalate systemic barriers, resource constraints, and performance risks with clear recommendations and countermeasures
Define CI competency expectations and development paths for site CI leaders, operations leaders, and functional partners
Build regional CI talent by identifying skill gaps, developing future leaders, and supporting organizational design needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, manufacturing operations, or business transformation
Minimum of 5+ years leading multi-site CI, operational excellence, or transformation initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Demonstrated success influencing senior leaders and leading through direct, matrixed, and cross-functional teams
Proven experience developing CI strategy, governance models, deployment roadmaps, and executive-level performance reporting
Demonstrated financial acumen with experience validating savings, productivity gains, cost avoidance, and working capital improvements
Experience leading cultural change and operating system deployment across multiple sites or business units
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Master Black Belt, Lean certification, or equivalent experience preferred
Project/program management experience required; certification preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline preferred
Master’s Degree or MBA preferred
If applicable, must satisfy U.S. export-control documentation and licensing requirements for access to controlled information or technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
Life and disability insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
Pet insurance
Work-life support resources