Freeman - Chicago, IL
posted 23 days ago
The Vice President of Continuous Improvement is a pivotal senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the strategic vision of our continuous improvement initiatives within the Event & Exhibit Services (E&ES) organization. This executive leader spearheads the development, planning, and implementation of industry-leading methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen, ensuring their seamless integration across all operational facets to drive efficiency, minimize waste, and elevate quality standards. In close collaboration with cross-functional leaders, the VP ensures that all process enhancements are strategically aligned with the company's long-term objectives and overarching strategic initiatives. This role also encompasses the mentorship and development of a high-performing team of continuous improvement professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous growth. The Vice President of Continuous Improvement will drive the enhancement of existing processes and the identification and implementation of new 'best in class' methodologies to optimize labor resources, systems, flow creation, and waste reduction. This executive role will lead both strategic and tactical initiatives to achieve the organization's strategic plan objectives. Key focus areas include warehouse optimization, inventory management, job site delivery and setup, and internal process improvements. The VP will collaborate closely with Freeman Next initiatives, ensuring alignment and integration of change management practices to drive enterprise progress. This position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week.