Pursuit Aerospace · 20 hours ago
KPO Leader
Plainville, CT, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expWhitcraft Group is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, committed to operational improvement and customer service. The KPO Leader will support the development and implementation of Kaizen, focusing on creating a culture of continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the company.
AerospaceMachinery ManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinates and leads Kaizen workshops, including ensuring all stakeholders are included to improve processes
Reviews and clarifies proposed Kaizen projects, assuring appropriate team members are assigned
Recommends project changes and modifications as may be necessary to ensure the most favorable results
Supports and works closely with management
Supports large projects, may lead projects of small to medium scope
Contributes to the design, development and updating of business systems’ tools
Tracks Kaizen Newspaper Action Items
Finds application opportunities for Kaizen strategy and tools and works with leadership to identify opportunities to implement
Serves as a change agent promoting the use of Kaizen methodology
Provides training on Kaizen principles
Develops key relationships with leadership to foster the success of improvement initiatives
Develops strong working relationships with management at all levels
Assists teams, as needed, to ensure improvements are made and sustained
Consolidates Kaizen Team activities and results for Business Review presentations
May maintain Kaizen folders in SharePoint site training materials and standard templates
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases 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
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Knowledge of Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Fluent knowledge with data-driven analysis and performance metrics including data visualizations for presentations
Training skills
Strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
Ability to mentor and facilitate Lean culture change in an environment with varying acceptance
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and demands to meet deadlines
Experience working in a machining environment
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
Recent News
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