Continuous Improvement Supervisor LPC

Mission
The Continuous Improvement Supervisor is a hands-on leader responsible for supporting daily continuous improvement activities within the facility. This role partners closely with production supervisors, engineers, and operators to implement Lean tools, solve operational problems, and help sustain improvements. The position may require limited travel to participate in training, support cross-site initiatives, or share best practices.

Principal Accountabilities

Develop, maintain, and communicate elements of the facility's Continuous Improvement Plan, including types of CI events such as Kaizen, 6S, VSM, and SMED; prioritization and expected impact; and targeted departments, functional areas, and KPIs

Facilitate CI planning cycles with site leadership to ensure alignment to business goals and operational commitments

Identify high-value opportunities through data-driven analysis and present recommendations to area leadership.

Support the implementation of a structured 6S and Continuous Improvement Program

Conduct time studies, bottleneck analysis, and process mapping to identify inefficiencies

Drive implementation of standardized work, line balancing, waste elimination initiatives, and cycle-time reduction strategies

Participate in structured root-cause investigations using 5 Whys, Fishbone, DMAIC, and other methodologies to address recurring quality and operational challenges

Support implementation of in-process inspection systems, operator training programs, and mistake-proofing measures to reduce scrap and improve first-pass yield.

Drive improvements in throughput, equipment utilization, lead time, and labor productivity

Facilitate Kaizen events, problem-solving workshops, and cross-functional CI activities

Provide ongoing coaching to supervisors, engineers, operators, and technicians to build Lean capability and a culture of continuous learning

Act as an internal resource to guide improvement activities and ensure sustainment of improvements.

Establish and maintain performance tracking tools and dashboards

Report CI progress, savings, and KPI impacts to plant leadership

Ensure all initiatives deliver measurable and sustainable results aligned with the Continuous Improvement Plan.

Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience may be accepted

Three to five or more years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or continuous improvement leadership roles

Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments required, investment casting preferred

Lean Six Sigma certification highly preferred

Strong leadership, facilitation, project management, and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change across teams. Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task and work independently.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to spend most hours of workday walking and standing on manufacturing floor; conditions may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, temperature extremes and other elements for extended periods of time.

Must be able to frequently lift/push/pull to move objects up to 35lbs without assistance, see, stand, walk, read, and write. Must be able to regularly type, use hands to manipulate objects, bend/stoop, and climb ladders and stairs.

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