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The Continuous Improvement Manager – Aftermarket leads operational excellence by deploying Lean, Six Sigma (LSS), and Operational Excellence (OPEX) methodologies across the site through both hands-on execution and leadership enablement. This role serves as a key partner to site leadership, ensuring the effective implementation of corporate Aftermarket priorities while aligning local initiatives with global strategies and projects to drive sustained performance improvement. The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for coaching, training, and mentoring leaders and teams while ensuring the successful adoption of Safran's LSS and OPEX works. The role oversees assessment processes, deployment roadmaps, and governance structures to embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout the organization. Additionally, the Continuous Improvement Manager actively manages and executes continuous improvement initiatives, project portfolios, and cross-functional teams, working closely with site leadership, functional managers, and employees on the shop floor and within operational processes to deliver measurable improvements in quality, delivery, cost, and waste reduction.
Job Responsibility:
Manage, coordinate, and execute continuous improvement initiatives across the site
Direct ownership and execution of continuous improvement projects in addition to leadership, coaching, and governance responsibilities
Manage LSS and OPEX deployment plans, including governance, training, and sustainment to support cultural transformation
Develop and oversee continuous improvement strategies aligned with Aftermarket objectives and BSC, including project prioritization, resource alignment, and performance tracking
Serve as a key site representative to support the deployment and local execution of strategic initiatives aligned with company objectives and the Balanced Scorecard (BSC)
Deploy improvement programs to achieve targets in quality, turnaround time, cost, and safety
Act as a change agent by identifying, analyzing, and addressing process improvement and quality opportunities using LSS and problem-solving methodologies
Maintain and report LSS and OPEX scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Coach, mentor, train and develop leaders and employees in LSS, 5S, and continuous improvement practices
Support improvement projects by removing barriers, driving engagement, and facilitating project reviews and tollgates
Provide process improvement expertise to optimize operational and business processes, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and compliance
Collaborate with shop floor teams and support functions to ensure adoption and sustainability of improvements
Lead LSS projects and OPEX workshops, including shop transformations and layout improvements
Contribute to the Annual BSC Plan related to LSS and OPEX initiatives
Requirements:
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred, experienced green belt preferred
Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience in Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, or similar process improvement roles
Experience within the aerospace and defense industry is highly desirable
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
This position requires access to information and/or hardware subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must qualify as U.S. persons under ITAR definitions
Advanced knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies
Strong knowledge of data analysis, statistical tools, and performance measurement
Project and change management experience
Experience coaching and influencing leaders and professional employees
Knowledge of AS9100 preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels
Strong project and stakeholder management capabilities
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated cross-functional leadership and coaching abilities
Strong business acumen and understanding of end-to-end processes
High level of initiative, accountability, and ability to work autonomously
Customer-focused mindset
High standards of integrity and professionalism
Nice to have:
Experience within the aerospace and defense industry is highly desirable