Director of Continuous Improvement - Turn Warehouse and Business Data into Decisions - Turn Processes into Performance - Columbus, Ohio

The Wasserstrom Company is seeking a strategic, analytical, and forward-thinking leader to drive continuous improvement across our distribution, operational, and business support functions. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on a well-established industry leader while shaping the future of how work gets done.

If you're energized by solving complex business challenges, uncovering insights hidden in data, deploying automation and AI solutions, and leading transformational change, we want to hear from you.

Why This Role Matters

As Director of Continuous Improvement, you will lead enterprise-wide initiatives that improve efficiency, reduce cost, enhance productivity, and create sustainable business results. You will partner with leaders across operations, IT, warehousing, and corporate functions to identify opportunities, build solutions, and drive measurable improvements.

This role combines the best of:

• Advanced analytics and business intelligence • Process optimization and Lean methodologies • AI and automation innovation • Systems improvement and technology implementation • Cross-functional leadership and change management

You will have the opportunity to directly influence operational strategy while helping our associates work smarter, faster, and more effectively.

What You'll Do

Drive Business Transformation

• Lead the company's Continuous Improvement program and portfolio of strategic initiatives. • Identify opportunities to improve operational performance, productivity, quality, and customer experience. • Facilitate Kaizen events, process improvement workshops, and cross-functional problem-solving teams. • Develop sustainable solutions that create measurable business value.

Harness the Power of Data

• Analyze operational and business performance data to uncover trends and opportunities. • Perform root cause analysis on complex business challenges. • Create actionable recommendations supported by meaningful metrics and insights. • Track savings, performance improvements, and project outcomes.

Partner With Technology & Innovation Teams

• Collaborate closely with IT to design and implement system enhancements. • Translate business needs into technical requirements. • Support SAP and warehouse management system improvements. • Evaluate and implement AI, automation, and digital transformation opportunities that eliminate manual work and improve decision-making.