Continuous Improvement Specialist

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist

Rate Range: $97000 $129300

Onsite

Job Designation
1. The Continuous Improvement Manager/ Specialist will provide expertise in implementing the Continuous Improvement plan and initiatives. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness of existing business processes and develops sustainable repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements.
Job Core Responsibilities
1. Analyzes measures and reports the effectiveness of existing manufacturing processes and develops sustainable repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements
2. Effectively applies improvement initiatives and all related activities in the facility.
3. Assists in training and skills enhancement for all employees with respect to continuous improvement tools and techniques
4. Participates in providing technical expertise and implements lean principles techniques and methods
5. Provides expertise when recommending solutions to problems and implementation of corrective actions
6. Participates in the evaluation of new technologies and determines how they can support engineering business processes
7. Assists in maintaining a safe production environment
8. Other responsibilities as assigned
9. Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance
10. Regular consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Job Specifications
Education: Bachelors Degree required
Years Experience:
1. Min 3 years of aerospace manufacturing experience.
2. LEAN practitioner

Skills:
1. Ability to provide special knowledge and expertise while implementing continuous improvement
2. Experience with Manufacturing cells and materials.
3. Implementing specific elements of LEAN.
4. Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand tools
5. Competent in lean manufacturing Six Sigma and statistical process control
6. Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines using available resources
7. Proficient in Microsoft Windows Software applications Excel and Word
8. Strong analytical organizational communication and interpersonal skills