Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement

Job Title: Senior Manager Continuous Improvement

Job Code: 27646

Job Location: Salt Lake City UT

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies Inc. is seeking a Sr Manager Continuous Improvement for our Sat Lake City Utah location. The Continuous Improvement Sr Manager will play a crucial role at the site in developing leading and influencing changes in the locations Continuous Improvement strategy policies practices and/or approaches. The individual will identify and deploy Lean Sigma strategies road maps and projects within a fast-paced high mix low volume manufacturing environment. The individual will drive significant improvements in processes systems and/or products to achieve business financial and operational goals. The individual must leverage strong interpersonal skills apply lean-sigma knowledge and utilize a hands-on approach while leading and/or facilitating Lean Sigma projects/events within the organization at all levels.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of 2-3 direct employees with a focus on Lean Sigma strategy and implementation/deployment across the organization.
• Coordinate the scope of work for 4 additional cross functional team members in conjunction with continuous improvement efforts across the business.
• Create value stream maps and assessments/gap analysis to identify opportunities for improvement including deployment/improvement road map.
• Identify scope and define Lean Sigma projects/events to deliver stakeholder value.
• Present projects to peers and leaders and manage/transition projects through the close-out phase.
• Plan assist and/or conduct various Lean Sigma projects/events throughout the organizations value streams to drive positive improvements and results.
• Provide Lean Sigma initial/re-current basic intermediate and advanced training to leaders/team members.
• Utilize and apply Lean Sigma practices tools and methodology throughout the organizations value streams.
• Monitor and assist project/event teams to achieve established goals/targets communicate/report results to leaders and within the organization.
• Monitor update manage and communicate/report key performance measurements and product/process improvement results to leaders and within the organization.
• Facilitate promote and encourage positive culture change consistent with L3H Lean Enterprise - Continuous Improvement strategy and initiatives.
• Participate as a team member facilitator or leader in various cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement projects/events.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Process improvement experience with demonstrable competency in the application of Lean Sigma tools and methodologies (e.g. 6S Waste Reduction TPM SMED Kanban FEMAs DMAIC PDCA 8D Process/Value Stream Mapping Mistake/Error Proofing SMED VA/VE DOE etc.).
• Strong background in value streams and core business/manufacturing processes supporting manufactured product/service to a customer.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver valued results.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization.
• Leadership and coaching abilities.
• Ability to interact and work effectively with others at all levels of the organization and be a participative team player.
• Proficiency in Excel PowerPoint Word Visio Lean Mastery Minitab and other similar software.
• Strategic thinker with a clear vision to drive world-class change management

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience OR Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LEAN certification and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred).