Sr. Operations Director - Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement
equifax · Atlanta, GA
- Level
- Director+
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A director-level continuous improvement role at equifax (industrial) in Atlanta, GA.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Continuous Improvement roles in the US: typical posted base $105k–$150k.
Median of the low and high ends of 148 live postings that list pay, out of 393 continuous improvement openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Georgia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 392 other live lean / ci postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $101k–$144k, from 134 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 85%
- ✓ Six Sigma 55%
- Kaizen 50%
- Value stream mapping 49%
- Root cause 46%
- 5S 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at equifax
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from equifaxAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
Agile Program Leadership: Facilitate Agile planning and execution for re-cred and cred programs, upholding best practices and fostering continuous improvement. Lead Strategic Projects: Lead key USIS operations customer process initiatives, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with organizational goals. Change Management: Champion change management efforts for new AI technologies and processes, particularly in Customer Process Agentic AI, cultivating a culture of innovation. Operational Performance & Optimization: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for operational improvements, analyze data, and implement strategies for continuous optimization. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with organizational transformation and AI implementation. Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, technology, and other operations teams to seamlessly integrate AI solutions and achieve business objectives. Quality Assurance: Collaborate with the Quality Management Team to complete Quality Framework Assessments and drive initiatives to reduce quality defects. What Experience You Need Bachelor\'s degree in Business, Operations Management or a related field. 5-7 years progressive experience in a transformation and process improvement driven though technology and process reengineering Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale operational change programs LEAN certification Agile certification What Could Set You Apart Specific experience with a strong understanding of: customer onboarding Agentic AI: Implementing AI-powered virtual agents and intelligent routing for enhanced customer experience. Six Sigma certification Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical skills Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Management and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Overview Sr. Operations Director - Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement at Equifax. The Sr. Operations Director - Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvement will be responsible for implementing and managing complex process improvement and strategic initiatives within the USIS business unit. This role requires collaboration and partnership with the sales, technology, and operations teams to ensure successful deployment and operationalization of these initiatives.