Continuous Improvement Director
Company: Freeman Expositions, Inc
Location: Orlando
Posted on: February 10, 2026
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Job Description:
About Us Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to
redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the
industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape
exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action.
The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 97-year legacy in
event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments
that matter. Summary As Continuous Improvement Director, you’ll be
an instrumental part of the regional Audio Visual and Event
Technology team, responsible for executing operational requirements
for events at branches within the geographic region. Reporting to
the VP of National Operations, this highly visible role leverages
lean manufacturing expertise, analytical skills, and project
management experience to drive operational transformation and
continuous improvement initiatives across the region. You will
identify, plan, develop, and implement quality and process
improvement practices that deliver improved service, lower costs,
enhance quality, and ensure reliability and scalability across
regional branches. This position will support our Audio Visual and
Event Technology team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule,
generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per
week. The ideal candidate will be based out of any of the following
locations: Dallas, TX Las Vegas, NV Orlando, FL Essential Duties &
Responsibilities Lead and execute priority projects that drive cost
efficiency, operational effectiveness, improved customer service,
and stronger controls. Scope, plan, and manage projects from
initiation through completion. Build and maintain strong
cross-functional stakeholder relationships to ensure alignment and
successful project outcomes. Analyze risks and dependencies,
providing actionable recommendations to stakeholders. Collaborate
with project managers and stakeholders to establish engagement and
escalation processes, including risk and issue management. Evaluate
existing processes, procedures, and methods to identify
opportunities for standardization, simplification, and improvement.
Conduct experiments and collect data to validate process changes
and improvements. Prepare and present reports detailing
experimental design, results, and recommendations to management.
Design and implement processes that optimize efficiency, reduce
variability and costs, improve capability, and enhance safety.
Develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and business processes to
sustain improvements over time. Ensure alignment of process
improvement techniques with corporate goals and quality policies.
Perform other duties as assigned. Education & Experience Lean
and/or Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred). Bachelor’s
degree in engineering or related field preferred, High School
Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement and/or
Quality, applying problem-solving methodologies in a business
environment. Proficient in Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.
Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills. Professional communication,
presentation, and facilitation skills. Highly organized,
detail-oriented, and accurate. Self-starter with ability to work
autonomously and collaborate effectively across teams. Ability to
influence and drive change without formal authority. Travel
Requirements Travel up to 25% What We Offer Freeman provides
benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to
thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful
of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be
eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits
across regions. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Tuition
Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Life, Accident and Disability
Retirement with Company Match Paid Time Off Diversity Commitment At
Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to
create not only a great place to work, but also an environment
where our employees, our customers and our communities around the
world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected
by federal, state or local laws.
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