Continuous Improvement Specialist

Position Summary

An experienced & hands-on lean/six sigma professional who will lead and drive continuous improvement activities. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, this position is responsible for analyzing, developing, driving, and tracking cost reductions, working capital improvements, employee training, deploying Visual Management, leading Kaizen improvement events, and promoting a lean culture across the US Business Unit. This individual must possess a willingness and desire to work directly with his/her peers (and their direct reports) in the business unit to define and set a strategy for CIP efforts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the coordination and achievement of business goals pertaining to Operational Excellence cost and efficiency improvements. Aid the business in working capital goal setting/budgeting and coordinate improvement activities (Kaizen implementation & sustainment). Lead visual management implementation and sustainment as key tools to drive change in W/C and OpEx improvements. Train team members in the understanding and deployment of Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement practices. Establish cost out targets, budgets, objectives, K aizen event timetables, policies, capital requirements, material and labor requirements and other key metrics to track and evaluate current and new projects. Responsible for participation in the development and implementation of the business’ strategy and readiness to support current and future business objectives. Preparation and presentation of strategic plans in support of long-range/short range objectives; help establish budgets and strategies, event timetables, policies, capital requirements, material, and labor requirements in the areas pertaining to lean implementation, OpEx cost savings, and W/C improvements.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical /Manufacturing) discipline. Degree in Operations/Industrial Management and/or Lean Operations preferred . Candidates must come from a service or manufacturing based industry that embraces TPS, Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma strategies. Individuals must have been successful in roles that might include Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and/or Supply Chain Management. At least 2-5 years of experience in similar role with a history of responsible career progression. Demonstrated history of successful change implementation and implementing of operational excellence improvements such as lean manufacturing, demand flow, six sigma, tooling equivalency, and comprehensive regulatory and quality improvement programs. Strong communications, interpersonal, leadership, & organizational skills. Familiar with manufacturing, machining, test, and calibration environment. Master or Six Sigma Blackbelt preferred.

Other

Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder

Compensation

Salary Minimum: $90,000

Salary Maximum: $120,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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