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Nortek Data Center Cooling ยท 1 day ago

Senior Director, Continuous Improvement

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityDirector/Executive
date10+ years exp

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a premier HVAC company dedicated to operational excellence and sustainability. The Senior Director of Continuous Improvement will drive strategies to enhance process efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality and customer satisfaction across engineering and manufacturing through Lean methodologies.

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Hiring Manager
Laura Huggins
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Responsibilities

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
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
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
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

Lean manufacturingHVAC systemsProcess optimizationMechanical designData analyticsERP systemsAnalytical skillsKaizen eventsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
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)

Preferred

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

Benefits

Health
Dental
Vision
Life
STD
LTD
FSA
HAS
401(k) Plan with company contributions

Company

Nortek Data Center Cooling

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At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we provide unrivaled system efficiencies, empowering our customers to crush their sustainability goals.
dateFounded in 1967
location
Providence, Rhode Island, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.nortek.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2016-07-06Acquired
2011-11-15IPO

Leadership Team

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Brad Green
Group Vice President & CIO
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