Continuous Improvement Manager

About This Role

This role leads operational excellence by deploying Lean, Six Sigma (LSS), and Operational Excellence (OPEX) methodologies across the site, aligning local initiatives with global strategies to drive sustained performance improvement in quality, delivery, cost, and waste reduction.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and execute continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Manage LSS and OPEX deployment plans, including governance, training, and sustainment.
• Develop and oversee continuous improvement strategies aligned with Aftermarket objectives and BSC.
• Serve as a key site representative to support the deployment and local execution of strategic initiatives.
• Deploy improvement programs to achieve targets in quality, turnaround time, cost, and safety.
• Act as a change agent by identifying, analyzing, and addressing process improvement and quality opportunities.
• Maintain and report LSS and OPEX scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coach, mentor, train and develop leaders and employees in LSS, 5S, and continuous improvement practices.
• Provide process improvement expertise to optimize operational and business processes.
• Lead LSS projects and OPEX workshops, including shop transformations and layout improvements.

Requirements

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, experienced green belt preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience in Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or similar process improvement roles.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of data analysis, statistical tools, and performance measurement.
• Project and change management experience.
• Experience coaching and influencing leaders and professional employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience in Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or similar process improvement roles.
• 5 years of experience in Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or similar process improvement roles. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Nice to Have

• Experience within the aerospace and defense industry is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of AS9100 preferred.

Skills

* Required skills