Pursuit Aerospace · 4 days ago
Director, Continuous Improvement
Thomasville, GA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$144K/yr - $198K/yr
5+ years expWhitcraft Group is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, committed to continuous operational improvement and exceptional customer service. They are seeking a Director for their Kaizen Promotion Office to lead and support kaizen and lean manufacturing initiatives across multiple sites, focusing on enhancing employee experiences and operational efficiency.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leading an organization focused on kaizen, lean, and continuous improvement, with an underlying focus of making employees’ lives better
Leading a team of KPO site leaders (and their direct reports) focused on fully leveraging the Pursuit Production System (PPS), including but not limited to leader standard work, daily management, visual controls and problem solving
Planning and executing the success of Hoshin Kanri, Policy Deployment projects and Kaizen workshops through relentless follow-up
Developing local champions of lean thinking through mentorship
Cultivating and evolving our relationship with and utilization of external kaizen consultants
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 4+ years of experience supporting kaizen, lean, and continuous improvement – OR – in lieu of degree 8+ years of experience supporting kaizen, lean, and continuous improvement
5+ years of experience managing direct reports
5+ years of experience being a senior practitioner of lean manufacturing and kaizen
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis
Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations
Preferred
Aerospace manufacturing experience
Direct mentorship under world recognized kaizen/lean consultants
Japan Super Genba Training License from Shingijutsu is a plus
Experience managing multiple sites
Ability to influence and drive continuous improvement culture
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and team building skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience leading teams to design right-sized equipment focused on achieving one-piece flow
Ability to navigate task sets and drive solutions in a matrixed environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
High sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
Candidate resides within one hour commuting distance to one of the sites within the division
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
Pursuit Aerospace
Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine parts created using highly integrated and lean production systems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-02-16Private Equity
Leadership Team
Doug Folsom
Chief Executive Officer
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