Continuous Improvement Supervisor LPC

MISSION:

The Continuous Improvement Supervisor is a hands-on leader responsible for supporting daily continuous improvement activities within the facility. This role partners closely with production supervisors engineers and operators to implement Lean tools solve operational problems and help sustain improvements. The position may require limited travel to participate in training support cross-site initiatives or share best practices.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop maintain and communicate elements of the facilitys Continuous Improvement Plan including types of CI events such as Kaizen 6S VSM and SMED; prioritization and expected impact; and targeted departments functional areas and KPIs
• Facilitate CI planning cycles with site leadership to ensure alignment to business goals and operational commitments
• Identify high-value opportunities through data-driven analysis and present recommendations to area leadership.
• Support the implementation of a structured 6S and Continuous Improvement Program
• Conduct time studies bottleneck analysis and process mapping to identify inefficiencies
• Drive implementation of standardized work line balancing waste elimination initiatives and cycle-time reduction strategies
• Participate in structured root-cause investigations using 5 Whys Fishbone DMAIC and other methodologies to address recurring quality and operational challenges
• Support implementation of in-process inspection systems operator training programs and mistake-proofing measures to reduce scrap and improve first-pass yield.
• Drive improvements in throughput equipment utilization lead time and labor productivity
• Facilitate Kaizen events problem-solving workshops and cross-functional CI activities
• Provide ongoing coaching to supervisors engineers operators and technicians to build Lean capability and a culture of continuous learning
• Act as an internal resource to guide improvement activities and ensure sustainment of improvements.
• Establish and maintain performance tracking tools and dashboards
• Report CI progress savings and KPI impacts to plant leadership
• Ensure all initiatives deliver measurable and sustainable results aligned with the Continuous Improvement Plan.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Business or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be accepted
• Three to five or more years of experience in operations manufacturing or continuous improvement leadership roles
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments required investment casting preferred
• Lean Six Sigma certification highly preferred
• Strong leadership facilitation project management and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across teams. Must be self-motivated able to multi-task and work independently.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to spend most hours of workday walking and standing on manufacturing floor; conditions may include exposure to noise dust chemicals temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull to move objects up to 35lbs without assistance see stand walk read and write. Must be able to regularly type use hands to manipulate objects bend/stoop and climb ladders and stairs.