An industry leading, multi-billion dollar aerospace & defense organization is actively seeking a senior level Continuous Improvement Manager due to a recent internal promotion. This individual will report to the Director of Operations of a $750M/1,000+ employee campus and be tasked with driving margin through sustainment of plant KPI's/deliverables and waste elimination.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Candidate will assume ownership over the Continuous Improvement and Manufacturing Engineering function while reporting to Director of Operations.
Lead department of (4) Engineers
Act as a resource to the organization for the use of continuous improvement techniques such as the 6-sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing techniques and other improvement methods.
Direct the activities of the CI group including their interaction with maintenance function, Operations to drive site wide improvements.
Lead capital management, inventory control, and others as required.
Oversee CI development and training; facilitate special CI events activities to drive 6S, plant improvement performance in capitalizing on removing waste and improvement of yield, and production processes.
Drives engagement with production personnel to participate suggest improvement opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to effect change in a manufacturing environment and ensure improvement activity is being communicated, understood, and supported within the organization.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups and deliver continuous improvement training.
Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related technical field is required for consideration.
Candidate should possess at least 5-10 years of CI/Lean manufacturing ownership in high speed manufacturing environment
Highly organized, able to work with limited direction, aptitude for problem solving and analytical thinking supervision, motivated to successfully meet deadlines, attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
Our client offers a highly competitive portfolio of insurance and retirement benefits along with other attractive perks. Relocation assistance may be available for highly-qualified candidates outside of the immediate geographic area.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Manufacturing, Management, and Engineering
Industries
Manufacturing
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