Senior Director - Continuous Improvement

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company that provides energy‑efficient HVAC solutions.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions.
• Making Nex Gen Products – Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers.
• Air‑conditioned work environment.
• Benefits start day one.
• 401K match.
• First year, 4 weeks vacation (accrued).

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy aligned with engineering, manufacturing, and service objectives.
  • Partner with senior leadership to identify and prioritize key improvement initiatives impacting cost, quality, safety, and delivery performance.
  • Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning throughout the organization.
• Process & Performance Improvement
  • Lead Lean initiatives across engineering design (Engineering Change Orders), PDM production workflows, supply chain management, and field service operations.
  • Standardize best practices and optimize processes related to quoting, custom design, fabrication, and installation.
  • Reduce cycle times and eliminate waste through process mapping, value stream analysis, and root‑cause problem‑solving.
  • Drive improvement in reliability, energy efficiency, and product quality through data analytics and structured problem‑solving.
• Team & Capability Development
  • Build, mentor, and lead a cross‑functional CI team supporting engineering, operations, and service departments.
  • Coach managers and engineers on CI tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and A3 thinking.
  • Provide training and resources to embed continuous improvement in daily operations and engineering workflows.
• Performance Management & Reporting
  • 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.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of experience in process improvement, engineering operations, or manufacturing within HVAC, mechanical systems, or related industries.
• Proven success leading Lean programs that delivered measurable business results.
• Experience working with engineering design teams, fabrication shops, and field installation/service operations.

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, mechanical design, and construction workflows.
• Expertise in Lean manufacturing, Kaizen events, and process optimization tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Familiarity with ERP and project management systems (e.g., SAP, Autodesk, Bluebeam, or similar).

• Reduction in rework, scrap, and delays in production throughout an engineered‑to‑order process.
• Improved project delivery times and on‑time completion rates.
• Increased manufacturing and installation efficiency.
• Measurable cost savings from process optimization initiatives.
• Employee engagement and CI participation rates.

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