Otis Elevator Co. · 1 week ago
Director, Continuous Improvement
OT999: 1CP - Farmington, CT One Carrier Place, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expOtis Elevator Co. is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions. They are seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement to drive operational excellence and cultural transformation by enhancing process efficiency and improving quality and customer satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
Lead the Continuous Improvement Strategy including designing and implementing a global roadmap embedding Lean principles and problem-solving capabilities across all functions
Partner with senior leadership to identify and prioritize initiatives impacting cost, quality, safety, and delivery performance
Champion Otis Performance Excellence (OPXL) by driving the organization’s continuous improvement system to achieve operational excellence
Develop Organizational Capability through building and scaling a comprehensive learning curriculum, integrating CI training into enterprise platforms such as Workday Learning
Facilitate High-Impact Initiatives and lead Kaizen events and cross-functional projects to eliminate waste, optimize processes, accelerate growth, and enhance customer experience
Coach and Mentor by developing a network of CI practitioners and subject matter experts, providing guidance to ensure measurable business outcomes
Drive and coordinate Relentless Root Cause Analysis (RRCA) on critical quality and performance issues
Champion Cultural Transformation and promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning throughout the organization
Establish KPIs and dashboards to measure operational performance, project efficiency, and quality outcomes
Report CI results, including cost savings, productivity gains, and process reliability improvements, to executive leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Quality, or related field; Master's preferred
7–10 years of experience in continuous improvement leadership roles
Proven track record of delivering measurable results through Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or similar methodologies (certification preferred)
Extensive experience in process improvement within manufacturing and/or supply chain, including several years of leading and executing projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement principles
Hands-on knowledge of manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, distribution, or engineering, combined with experience as a Lean transformation leader and a broad cross-functional background
Strong strategic thinking and change management skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Advanced project management and analytical skills, with experience leveraging data-driven insights for decision-making
Benefits
Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Company
Otis Elevator Co.
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2002-01-04IPO
Leadership Team
Anurag Maheshwari
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
Nicolas Lopez
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Southeast Asia at Otis Elevator Co.
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