Senior Director, Global Operations Improvement

ICU Medical

. Drive priority improvements across Operations through implementation and measurable, sustained results .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in driving operational improvements through structured problem-solving methods such as Lean and Six Sigma, while effectively leading cross-functional teams to achieve measurable results in regulated manufacturing environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Lean MethodologySix Sigma CertificationOperational ExcellenceCross-Functional LeadershipProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Process ImprovementStructured Problem SolvingPerformance MeasurementRoot Cause AnalysisSystems IntegrationAutomationTechnical Resource DeploymentStandardizationDocumentationTraining and Coaching

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationInfluencing SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Operations SystemsIT SystemsAutomation ToolsPerformance Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Lean CertificationSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical Device IndustryPharmaceutical IndustryRegulated Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive priority improvements across Operations through implementation and measurable, sustained results
Work directly with plants and functions to identify performance gaps, understand problems, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions
Deploy improvement, plant, functional, technical, and systems resources to solve priority problems
Lead larger improvements across plants, functions, or regions
Establish common processes and standards and ensure improvements are implemented, documented, measured, sustained, and replicated
Lead the Operations improvement organization, including Operational Excellence and Operations Systems teams
Build improvement and problem-solving capability through methods, training, coaching, and hands-on support
Share and scale successful improvements, documented standards, and lessons learned
Align Operations Systems priorities with Operations and process improvement needs
Serve as the bridge with IT, translating business and process needs into system requirements and solutions
Drive system enhancements, integration, automation, and technology improvements
Partner with IT and Operations teams through implementation and adoption
Report to the Corporate Vice President, Global Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
12+ years of progressive Operations, process improvement, or related experience, including leadership responsibility
Experience leading teams and significant cross-functional improvement efforts across multiple sites or functions
Strong Operations background with a track record of driving meaningful improvements and sustained results
Experience leading complex improvement efforts across multiple plants, functions, or regions
Strong understanding of structured problem solving and improvement methods, including Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, or similar approaches
Experience using systems, automation, and technology to improve processes and performance
Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and ability to influence across functions
Medical device, pharmaceutical, or another regulated manufacturing industry experience preferred
Lean/Six Sigma or equivalent certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Approximately 20%+ travel
Remote work arrangement