• Director, Continuous Improvement

    VontierLakewood, NY 14750

    Job #2667414635

  • At Matco Tools, we're not just about wrenches and diagnostics; we're about driving excellence. As our Director of Continuous Improvement, you'll be at the forefront of organizational transformation. Buckle up-we're about to revolutionize the automotive industry.

    WHAT YOU WILL DO

    • Kaizen Maestro

    • Lead and Facilitate: You're not just a conductor; you're the composer. Kaizen events are your symphony. You'll orchestrate change, harmonizing processes and people.

    • VBS Virtuoso: Vontier Business System (VBS) is your canvas. Standard Work, 5S, Lean Conversion, Transactional Process Improvement-these aren't just buzzwords; they're your tools. You'll wield them to sculpt organizational brilliance.

    • Strategic Navigator

    • Policy Development Partner: You'll sit at the table with department leaders. Policy Development Meetings? You're the host. Your insights will shape our roadmap.

    • Kaizen Architects: Kaizen funnels? You'll build and maintain them. Monthly Kaizen planning meetings? You'll chair them. Area strategic plans? You'll infuse them with purpose.

    • Kaizen Champion

    • Event Choreographer: Kaizen events won't be mundane; they'll be electric. You'll schedule, facilitate, and ensure productivity. Kaizen newspaper items? You'll drive them to completion and sustainment.

    • Results Whisperer: Ever-improving results-that's your mantra. VBS tools, consulting finesse, and change management wizardry-your toolkit is formidable.

    • Learning Catalyst

    • VBS Professor: Training sessions? You'll lead them. Your classroom: a canvas for associate development. Certification in VBS tools? You'll earn it and inspire others to follow suit.

    • Workflow Whisperer: Impediments and wastes? You'll diagnose them. Your counsel will be sage-appropriate tools to eliminate bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

    • Collaborative Trailblazer

    • Lean Leadership Mentor: Associates look up to you. VBS tools? Lean production? Kaizen mindset? You'll nurture their growth. Our team will thrive under your guidance.

    • Best Practices Ambassador

    • Benchmark Extraordinaire: Within Vontier, you'll explore. Best practices? You'll uncover them. Communication? You'll share them. Our journey is collective.

    • Academic Foundation

    • Bachelor's Degree: Your educational compass. Whether it's Computer Science, Engineering, or another relevant field, your degree is your launchpad.

    • Metrics Maven

    • Performance Ownership: Metrics aren't just numbers; they're your canvas. Daily management? You'll own it. Our success will be etched in data.

    • Kaizen Commander

    • Event Maestro: Kaizen events? You've led them-multiple times. Your playbook includes Standard Work, 5S, and Value Stream Mapping. You're the conductor of continuous improvement.

    • Data Whisperer

    • Information Systems Navigator: Data isn't just raw; it's insights waiting to be unlocked. You'll analyze, visualize, and drive decisions.

    • Growth Catalyst

    • Business Alchemist: Growth isn't accidental; it's orchestrated. You've transformed organizations. Business development? It's in your DNA.

    • Change Champion: Transformational change? You thrive on it. You'll lead the charge, inspiring others to embrace evolution.

    • Strategic Visionary

    • 820 Business Planning Sage: It's not just a number; it's a roadmap. You'll craft strategies that align with our mission.

    • Influence Dynamo: Senior leadership? They'll listen. Your persuasive powers will steer the ship.

    • Lean Luminary

    • Toolbelt of Lean: You don't just know Lean; you embody it. From Gemba walks to A3 thinking, you're fluent.

    • Communication Maestro

    • CEO to Shop Floor: Your audience spans the spectrum. You'll communicate with clarity, empathy, and impact.

    Fit Factors

    • Tenacity: You don't back down; you break barriers.

    • Time Mastery: Your calendar isn't chaos; it's orchestrated brilliance.

    • Leadership Alchemy: You create followership, not just followers.

    • Integrity Sentinel: Honesty isn't negotiable; it's your compass.

    • Team Architect: Building bridges, not walls-that's your superpower.

    • Priority Juggler: Multitasking? You're the ringmaster.

    • Analytical Sage: Data isn't noise; it's your muse.

    • Strategic Navigator: Chess, not checkers. You think ahead.

    • Detail Guardian: Excellence lives in the details.

    Why Matco Tools?

    • Impactful Canvas: We're not just fixing cars; we're shaping an industry. Your fingerprints will be on every bolt tightened.

    • Collaborative Symphony: Our culture isn't rigid; it's dynamic. Together, we'll compose greatness.

    • Growth Constellation: Professional development isn't a checkbox; it's a constellation of opportunities.

    Ready to steer the future? Apply now and let's ignite the automotive revolution!

    The base compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $145,000 per annum. Your actual base salary will be determined based upon a number of factors which may include relevant experience, skills, location (labor market data), credentials (education, certifications), and internal equity.

    #LI-SH1

    Matco Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vontier Corporation, is a distributor of quality professional automotive equipment, tools, and toolboxes. Matco began operation in 1946 and, since 1979, has sold products directly to professional mechanics, enthusiasts, and those who value quality tools through a network of independent franchised mobile distributors who operate in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Products are also sold to central purchasing operations and other institutional customers through industrial sales representatives and via the internet. Matco is a franchising company, a distribution company, a financing company, a manufacturer of industry leading toolboxes, and a leading supplier of automotive technology solutions employing approximately 600 associates in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. For more information on Matco Tools, visit ~~~.

    BENEFITS

    Annual bonuses/incentives (depending on position)

    Immediate company benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)

    401k with company match

    401k defined contribution after 1 year of service

    High level of employee engagement

    Walking path and gym equipment onsite

    Food trucks on site during the summer

    Dress for your day - every day casual/jeans

    Employee discounts

    15 days vacation + 4 floating holidays + 8 paid holidays

    Paid maternity & paternity leave

    Tuition reimbursement

    Student loan payment assistance

    Hybrid work environment (2 days remote)

    Annual Day of Caring for employees to volunteer

    Discounts on tools

    Annual team building events

    WHO IS VONTIER

    Vontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting critical mobility and multi-energy technologies and solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves - delivering smart, safe, and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by over 8,500 colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company's website at ~~~ .

    "Vontier Corporation and all Vontier Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law."