Job Description

Kaspar Companies

Director of Continuous Improvement and Systems

Do you excel at leading teams through Lean and Kaizen events to achieve measurable results?

Do you thrive on building systems that drive efficiency, quality, and long-term growth? Does the opportunity to make a lasting impact across multiple family-owned businesses excite you? Do the values of stewardship, versatility, and family resonate strongly with you? Do you find the improvement of people’s lives through stewardship of God-given resources inspiring? Then Kaspar Companies is right for you!

Kaspar Companies is seeking a Director of Continuous Improvement and Systems to lead transformational change across our diverse family of businesses. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining continuous improvement and systems initiatives that eliminate waste, strengthen processes, and increase value for our customers. The Director will oversee critical projects across multiple subsidiaries, partner with leaders to instill Lean practices, and foster a culture of operational excellence. This position requires a hands-on leader with proven success in applying Lean and Kaizen methodologies in real-world environments.

Director of Continuous Improvement and Systems Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, engaging employees at all levels to drive process improvements.
• Coach subsidiary leaders and teams in Lean tools, systems thinking, and systematic problem-solving.
• Utilize value stream mapping to identify current/future states and prioritize opportunities.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive continuous improvement and systems strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure impact of initiatives.
• Implement training programs that strengthen employee CI skills at all levels.
• Drive adoption of Lean methodologies and systems improvements across multiple business units.
• Mentor and guide members of the Kaizen Promotion Office.
• Oversee change management efforts to ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Travel up to 25% required.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Director of Continuous Improvement and Systems Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and coaching skills with ability to influence across multiple teams.
• Expertise in Lean principles, Kaizen facilitation, systems thinking, and problem solving.
• Strategic thinker with ability to apply systems approaches to complex challenges.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to thrive in a family-oriented, small-town environment with hands-on leadership.

Director of Continuous Improvement and Systems Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Distribution, and/or Supply Chain.
• 7+ years of experience applying Lean, Continuous Improvement, and systems methodologies at small to mid-sized companies.
• Proven track record of leading successful CI and systems initiatives that delivered measurable results.
• Certification in Six Sigma or Lean strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree required (Business, Engineering, or Operations preferred).

Work Environment

This role is based 100% onsite in Shiner, TX, within a manufacturing environment. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and closed-toe shoes is required.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting and walking (33% – 75%).
• Lifting of 25–40 lbs. occasionally (up to 33%).

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing
• Counseling Services