Manager, Continuous Improvement (Operations)

Who Are We

FDH Aerois a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for OEM and aftermarket customers.

With more than 55 years of experience and operations in 14 countries we bring expertise across Commercial Defense Space Business Aviation and Cargo through our specialized business divisions Electronics Hardware Commercial Aftermarket and Defense Aftermarket.

For more information please visit theFDH Aero website.

Why Work Here

Fast-paced & Impactful Work Every decision helps keep aircraft flying and missions moving

Driven Team & Culture Supportive driven colleagues who support you every step of the way

High-Growth Opportunities We invest in your success with training and development

Competitive Benefits Package Includes medical dental vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching wellness activities and more

At FDH Aero we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people and our culture empowers every team member to contribute and grow. As a global team our culture is rooted in five (5) core values that begin with the words We are and include: service-first respectful amplifiers open-minded and accountable.

We Are Looking For

The Manager Continuous Improvement is responsible for driving operational excellence across FDH Electronics Operations Quality and Supply Chain teams by leading structured data-driven improvement initiatives. This role serves as a key partner to Operations and business unit leadership translating business objectives into practical process improvements that improve safety quality delivery cost and inventory performance. The Manager Continuous Improvement will proactively identify opportunities to eliminate waste reduce variation and standardize best practices across the organization. Through hands-on engagement with front-line teams and leaders this role builds continuous improvement capability strengthens daily management systems and ensures improvements are sustained to support scalable growth customer satisfaction and long-term operational performance.

What Youll Do

As a Manager Continuous Improvement (Operations) you will be responsible for:

Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across Operations Quality and Supply Chain functions to improve productivity throughput on-time delivery labor efficiency and overall cost to serve.

• Serve as a change agent by promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence at all levels of the organization.
• Align improvement initiatives with FDH Electronics strategic objectives and operational priorities.

Process Analysis & Optimization

• Analyze current-state processes using data process mapping time studies and direct observation to identify inefficiencies waste and root causes of performance gaps.
• Design and implement optimized future-state processes that improve flow reduce variation and enhance overall operational performance.
• Develop document and standardize operating procedures workflows and best practices to ensure consistency and scalability.

Continuous Improvement Tools

• Lead and facilitate Lean activities such as Kaizen events value stream mapping 5S initiatives and standard work development.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. A3 DMAIC root cause analysis) to drive sustainable measurable improvements.
• Support the integration of continuous improvement tools into daily management and operational routines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Operations & Warehouse Quality Supply Chain and IT teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with leadership to prioritize initiatives and ensure alignment with business goals and resource availability.
• Support system enhancements and technology-driven improvements that enable more efficient operations.

Implementation Excellence

• Lead the deployment of continuous improvement initiatives into Operations and Warehouse environments ensuring solutions are fully operationalized and integrated into day-to-day workflows.
• Translate improvement designs into clear process documentation standard work and role accountability.
• Drive cross-functional execution remove implementation barriers and ensure timelines and impact targets are achieved.

Performance Measurement & Sustainability

• Establish and maintain performance metrics and dashboards to validate impact (cost savings productivity OTD service levels).
• Implement governance mechanisms (audits visual management KPI tracking) to ensure ongoing adherence to new processes.
• Identify sustainability risks and initiate corrective actions to prevent regression.

What You Bring

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) orasylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR Requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR

Job Type: Full Time

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.