Job Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Manager provides expertise in implementing the Continuous Improvement plan and initiatives in an Aerospace Manufacturing environment. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes and develops sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Analyzes, measures and reports the effectiveness of existing manufacturing processes and develops sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements
• Effectively applies improvement initiatives and all related activities in the facility
• Assists in training and skills enhancement for all employees with respect to continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Participates in providing technical expertise and implements lean principles, techniques and methods
• Provides expertise when recommending solutions to problems and implementation of corrective actions
• Participates in the evaluation of new technologies and determines how they can support engineering business processes
• Assists in maintaining a safe production environment

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree is required

Years Experience: min 5 years of relevant experience

• Lean 6-Sigma Practitioner experience Ability to provide special knowledge and expertise while implementing continuous improvement
• Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand tools
• Competent in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical process control
• Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines, using available resources
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows Software applications, Excel, and Word
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Certification:

• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• SSGI Lean Practitioner or IASSC Lean Practitioner certification is nice to have