Director, Continuous Improvement - Full Time

HD Supply - Smyrna, GA Posted on 09/12/26 (

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Preferred Qualifications

Advanced Process Leadership:

8+ years of progressive management experience with a proven track record of scaling teams from the ground up. Must have direct experience navigating and leading withinplex, highly matrixed corporate environments.

Full-Lifecycle Execution (Industry Experience): Deep operational experience in B2B distribution, wholesale, or retail.

Note:

We are seeking hands-on operators who have owned the full lifecycle of process improvement internally. Candidatesing exclusively from external consulting firms without internal industry execution experience are not a fit for this specific mandate.

Methodology Mastery:

Advanced expertise (Black Belt/Master Black Belt preferred) in Six Sigma, Lean, or similar methodologies, with demonstrable evidence of translating abstract strategy into bottom-line profitability and top-line growth.

Cross-Functional Influence & Disruption:

Demonstrated ability to act as a self-starter and healthy disruptor. Must possess the executive presence to influence senior leadership without direct authority or constant supervision, challenging the status quo constructively.

Collaborative Servant-Leadership:

A strong, ego-freemitment to knowledge sharing and team development. We are looking for a strategic thinker who is equallyfortable rolling up their sleeves to execute tactically while building out theiranizational footprint.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).

Job Summary

Leads continuous improvement initiatives for one or more areas of theanization. Identifies and develops process improvement and business transformation opportunities based on business priorities that result in a better customer experience, top-line growth, and bottom-line profitability.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

Directs a team of process improvement professionals (e.g. Lean Six Sigma), including hiring talent, providing coaching and feedback to direct and indirect reports, and delegating work tasks to associates.

Leads the development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to improve business operations and processes within theanization.

Manages all project activities for continuous improvement and performance enhancements.

Directs project selection, tracking, and management reporting for all continuous improvement projects.

Stays current and up to date on process improvement benchmarking and market activity.

Leads the development of continuous improvement programs and provides direction and strategy for translating results into actionable improvements that enhance the customer experience.

Develops and maintains continuous improvement success scorecards and related metrics.

Nature and Scope

Problems are typically defined by higher level leadership. Problems are difficult. Solutions require analysis and investigation.

Decides how to achieve planned results within ananization's plans, policies, and guidelines. May set or change plans/goals within respective department or area.

May manage department via multiple layers of managers OR directly supervise a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level.

Work Environment

Located in afortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Most of the time is spent sitting in afortable position and t is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions t may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We aremitted to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.