Continual Improvement Leader (CONTI003354)
Sargent Aerospace

Job Info

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Sargent Aerospace & Defense

Join the Sargent Legacy in Securing Our Future

Founded in 1919, RBC Bearings (Nasdaq: ROLL) has a long, successful history of quality craftsmanship and innovation in highly technical bearing products that require sophisticated design solutions and manufacturing capabilities for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense applications around the world. In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense.

Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, submarines and land based vehicles.

At Sargent, our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development, customer focus and continual improvement.

Sargent’s continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company’s commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.
Company Benefits Include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus platforms
• Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
• 401k Savings & Investment Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• HSA/FSA
• Life & Disability Insurance

• Flexible Schedules
  • 3 & 4-day work week
  • ½ day Fridays
• Gym & Rideshare Incentives

Dedication to our core values. Our must haves…

• Integrity - We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical, honest in all interactions, delivers good news and bad, and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities: is fair, credible, confidential, fiscally responsible and accountable for decisions and actions.
• Respects and Values People- We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity, recognizes and supports the accomplishments, talents and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities: is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
• Customer Focus - We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships, and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time, every time. Key Skills & Abilities: is responsive with strong customer service skills, product and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
• Teamwork - We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive, engaged and collaborative, sharing information, ideas and experiences to accomplish goals, improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities: is a dependable team player, demonstrated through attendance and punctuality, works well with others and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
• Results Focus - We focus on the outcome, not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced, changing and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities: is adaptable, works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
• Continual Improvement - We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious, passionate and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities: is innovative and has a problem solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.

Position Summary

The Continual Improvement Leader is responsible for the delivery of process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple product lines within the organization. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping to foster a culture of sustainable change through the creation and embedding into the organization lean methodologies, and the supporting framework, to deliver ongoing business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and deliver improvement activities across the business through employment of process improvement methodologies and the application of innovative problem-solving
• Be capable of leading and facilitating Lean/Process Improvement-based workshops to drive ideas and solutions
• Support the delivery of better value and greater efficiency through the identification and elimination of unnecessary complexity within business processes and identification of better ways of working
• Work with other team members and departments to devise new support material based on revised processes, to include training, reporting and system enhancements
• Actively monitor project risks to foresee/identify potential problems and proactively identify solutions to address in advance
• Assist in development and implementation of “best in class” continual improvement strategy to support an ongoing program of change

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of proven experience in continuous improvement from a similar role, including project management and business analysis
• 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field OR
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 15 years of related experience
• High level of proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Visio
• Excellent understanding of continual improvement concepts, including Six Sigma, Lean, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Work Management, Standard Work, One-Piece Flow, A3 Problem Solving, etc.
• Demonstrated capability of hands-on implementation of continual improvement programs and lean solutions
• Experience in identification of productivity and efficiency issues, designing process improvements, and a track record of following through to ensure closure and sustainment
• Strong analytical and project management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into operational requirements
• Demonstrated ability to set up, facilitate and lead continual improvement activities with a range of business stakeholders
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree preferred
• Operations Management experience preferred
• Aerospace and Defense experience highly valued
• Experience in designing/implementing a framework of continual improvement in a matrixed organization
• Experience in working in a low volume/high mix manufacturing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact with broad, diverse group of team members

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