Global Continuous Improvement and Engineering Director

Role Overview

ABS Global is seeking a strategic and transformational leader to serve as Director, Global Continuous Improvement & Engineering – Supply Chain. This pivotal role is responsible for setting and executing the vision for Operational Excellence across our global supply chain. The Director will lead a global team of functional leaders across Continuous Improvement, Lean/TPS, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Training & Development—ensuring the integration of these areas to drive end-to-end performance, innovation, and customer value.This role is not only about improving processes—it’s about developing people, shaping systems, and creating a culture of excellence that enables scalable growth and high-impact customer solutions.

The salary range for this position is $115 - $190,000. The salary provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

You Will

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Vision- Define and drive the global strategy for operational excellence, integrating CI, Engineering, QA, and Training to align with ABS’s long-term growth and supply chain objectives.- Translate enterprise goals into a unified operational roadmap, ensuring functional strategies are aligned, resourced, and executed with measurable results.Cross-Functional Integration & Governance- Lead cross-functional alignment and prioritization across global regions, ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficiency in execution.- Establish governance models and standardized frameworks for CI initiatives, engineering projects, training programs, and quality assurance improvements.- Coordinate high-impact, cross-functional initiatives such as global lab expansions, process improvements, and Lean transformation efforts.Performance & Operational Accountability- Own and maintain an integrated performance dashboard covering KPIs from CI, QA, Engineering, and Training—driving visibility, accountability, and continuous improvement.- Monitor global initiatives against KPIs such as OEE/TEEP, FTR (First Time Right), project delivery metrics, and training compliance.- Lead business reviews with functional leaders to assess performance, identify risks, and align on corrective actions.Customer-Centric Program Leadership- Oversee global engineering and training teams that deliver world-class customer service, including installation, support, and training of IntelliGen and related technologies worldwide.- Lead project execution for customer lab expansion and commercialization, ensuring operational readiness and cross-functional coordination.- Act as an executive escalation point for global customer concerns tied to engineering performance, training quality, or project execution.People & Organizational Development- Lead and develop a high-performing team of functional leaders, fostering collaboration, ownership, and results-oriented leadership.- Build a long-term talent strategy for operational excellence, developing succession plans and elevating the capabilities of emerging leaders.- Champion a culture of learning, problem-solving, and empowerment across the global organization.Investment & Change Leadership- Prioritize and govern the CI, training, and capital engineering project portfolios based on business impact, ROI, and strategic alignment.- Serve as a visible leader of change—communicating vision, building sponsorship, and guiding the organization through cultural and operational transformation.- Promote the adoption of Lean principles and continuous improvement behaviors at all levels of the organization.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or related discipline.  - Minimum 10+ years of leadership experience in supply chain, engineering, and operational excellence roles. 

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a people leader, with direct responsibility for managing and developing teams.  - Deep knowledge and application of Lean TPS, Quality Assurance frameworks, and Engineering best practices.
• Deep knowledge of Production, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering.  - Demonstrated experience leading global teams and scaling high-impact, cross-functional programs.- Strong business acumen and project governance capability, with a track record of delivering measurable improvements and strategic outcomes.- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and change management skills across diverse global environments.- Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a dynamic, customer-focused business.