Principal, Continuous Improvement

Palm Bay, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 29 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Principal Continuous Improvement

Job Code: 29952

Location: Palm Bay FL.

Schedule: 9/80 Every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris IMS segment is looking fora Continuous Improvement (CI) professional to drive a culture of Operational Excellence. This will include

Facilitating CI workshops and Coaching Lean and single piece flow
Creating Business Analytics for Improved Performance
Leading the Best Practice Sharing process
Managing CI and ME systems and tools
Driving Engagement program (ie. Excellence Awards OpEx framework recognition 6S/Flow recognitions Communications of success stories)

Essential Functions:

Facilitate Strategic continuous improvement events (i.e. Lean single piece Flow Value stream mapping kaizens Problem solving 3P) that have measurable impact on business & results
Creates and Interprets Operational Scorecards Dashboards and Business Analytics to track Key Performance Indicators to be used across all sectors and sites.

Analyze data trends and drives for root cause and actions in collaboration with process owners

Leads Best Practice Sharing identifing and collaborating with best performing entities and sharing practices and success stories across sites
Manage tools & systems for Project Management & financial tracking of savings (ie. e3ppm Athena SPM)
Create & manage training records for CI related content (Lean Six Sigma Belt program Problem Solving) across all IMS segment
Serves as the Subject Matter Expert on CI training system & tools and part of the Enterprise Training council

Manage the Engagement and Recognition program which includes Annual Excellence Awards OpEx framework Bronze-Silver-Gold recognition 6S/Flow recognitions Communications of success stories CI/Lean Expert certifications

Communicates within and outside of the organization to influence leadership to accept new practices approaches and concepts. Develops or champions new systems concepts or technologies. Recommends tactics and strategies that directly impact the achievement of overall business or functional results.

Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify and capture process improvement opportunities
Supports the Implementation of the Operational Excellence Framework-Business Operating System
Make effective decisions that drive business performance
Coach and guide team on Gemba 6S Problem-solving & other CI processes
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in engineering or business from anaccredited university or college; AND 12 years of diverse Operations experience with hands-on leadership experience leading small to medium sized organizationsin day-to-day execution & improvement; OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying Lean Manufacturing in complex/highly regulated manufacturing environments (value stream mapping kaizen 5S one-piece flow TPM etc.)with a proven record of achieving sustainable results
Certified Lean Green Belt (*Black belt preferred)
Demonstrated proficiency in Power BI and Excel with strong analytical and data visualization skills
Knowledge of Power Apps for basic application and automation tasks

Demonstrated subject matter expert with in-depth knowledge of Continuous Improvement and Lean
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills

These job functions require:

Operating a computer and other office equipment including calculator copier printer throughout each day and software programs and tools such as power BI reports e3ppm tool athena tool Nexus e3 / Mfg. Engineering sharepoints.
Facilitating on site Continuous improvement-Kaizen events that could be held in any of the IMS facilities which will require moving around a meeting room or shop floor area including walking bending and ocassionally lifting. Able to manage the Lean simulations kits write Value stream maps perform gemba walks.
Facilitating virtual training and coaching sessions
Frequently Communicating verbally and in writing with other employees about their CI projects and opportunities for improvements kaizen events stategic projects
Must be able to able to analyze data trends and root cause problems
Ability to do time management manage multiple projects from across all sectors
Knowledge of Lean Six Signa and ability to learn and perform the essential functions outlined in Job Description

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Job Title: Principal Continuous ImprovementJob Code: 29952Location: Palm Bay FL.Schedule: 9/80 Every other Friday offJob Description:L3Harris IMS segment is looking fora Continuous Improvement (CI) professional to drive a culture of Operational Excellence. This will includeFacilitating CI workshops ...