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Howmet Aerospace · 2 weeks ago

Continuous Improvement Leader

Branford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Continuous Improvement Leader will utilize Howmet Business System methods to enhance throughput, productivity, and cost efficiency while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work on plant and department key initiatives and actions using CI principles, tools, methods, and techniques, in direct support of achieving business goals, improved performance, and decreased cost

Identify, assess, facilitate, design, and coach implementation of CI methods, techniques, and procedures, including daily management, problem solving, TPM/OEE, 5S, visual management, work design and A3 improvement plans. Use these tools to lead and facilitate continuous improvement

Liaison with the BU and other plants to bring technology and best practices to the location. Communicate progress and successes within the location and within the business unit

Maintain, compile, analyze, and report metrics of improvement projects

Provide support to the business for effective and efficient implementation of the Howmet Business System to employees and managers

Assess and diagnose problems from a process, quality, and cultural/people perspective

Design and prioritize the development plan and metrics for closing the gap of current and target business change

Teach and coach during execution of plan to help create a self-sufficient and continuous improvement culture

Work on Howmet Business Systems projects to increase productivity, capacity, and yield

Qualification

Continuous ImprovementLean Six SigmaKaizen PrinciplesProcess ImprovementLean ManufacturingHoshin FrameworkTPM/OEE5SA3 ThinkingMicrosoft OfficeCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Two (2) years of work experience involved with driving for results and/or continuous improvement activities

Experience in process improvement

Experience with Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen Principles

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items