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Component Sourcing International · 2 days ago

Continuous Improvement Black Belt / Program Management Leader

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $120K/yr

7+ years exp

Component Sourcing International (CSI) is a global parts sourcing partner supporting industrial manufacturing customers. They are seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement to lead their CI program, strategy deployment framework, and enterprise project execution discipline.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead complex, cross-functional improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies

Apply DMAIC, Kaizen, value stream analysis, and root cause methodologies to improve: Supplier performance and cost, Lead time and delivery reliability, Quality and first-pass yield, Working capital and inventory efficiency

Deliver quantifiable business results (cost, margin, cash, service, risk reduction)

Ensure improvements are standardized, documented, and sustained

Own CSI’s enterprise CI and transformation project portfolio, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives

Establish and maintain: Project intake and prioritization processes, Clear charters, success metrics, and benefits tracking, Portfolio-level reporting and executive visibility

Actively manage interdependencies, risks, and capacity across the portfolio

Drive disciplined execution cadence (reviews, tollgates, escalation, and course correction)

Coach functional leaders, project sponsors, and Green Belts in: Structured problem solving, Project leadership and execution discipline, Data-driven decision making

Serve as a thought partner to senior leadership, helping translate strategy into executable initiatives

Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement

Support the development of CSI’s internal CI capability over time

Provide clear, concise communication to senior leadership on: Project status and risks, Financial and operational benefits, Portfolio health and execution maturity

Ensure governance processes are practical, value-adding, and fit-for-purpose

Act as a steward of CI standards, tools, and best practices across CSI

Qualification

Lean Six Sigma Black BeltCross-functional improvementProgram managementDMAIC methodologyData-driven decision makingProject leadershipCoachingInfluencing without authorityCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or equivalent demonstrated experience)

7+ years of experience leading cross-functional improvement or transformation initiatives

Proven ability to deliver measurable business outcomes through structured CI projects

Experience leading projects across multiple functions (operations, supply chain, quality, engineering, commercial)

Strong program and project management skills, including portfolio-level oversight

Ability to influence without authority and work effectively across all organizational levels

Preferred

Master Black Belt certification or advanced CI leadership experience

Experience in manufacturing, engineered products, industrial supply chain, or global sourcing environments

Experience building or maturing CI / PMO / transformation governance frameworks

Familiarity with executive-level reporting and board-facing communications

Experience coaching and developing Green Belts or project leaders

Company

Component Sourcing International

Component Sourcing International, LLC (CSI) is a Strategic Sourcing company which manufactures custom metal components in a variety of product categories including: 1) Precision screw machining 2) Machined forgings and castings 3) Large and small metal fabrications 4) Bearings, gearing and machined stampings CSI is ISO 9001:2015 certified CSI Bathware is a division of Component Sourcing International and offers a full line of wholesale ADA Bathware including shower seats, grab bars, and handheld sliding showers.

Founded in 2002

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

11-50 employees