CI Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies, methodologies, and best practices to drive operational excellence and efficiency throughout aftermarket service and manufacturing processes.
• Analyze aftermarket service processes, identify areas of improvement, and develop and implement solutions to drive cost reduction, improve lead times, and enhance overall operational excellence.
• Provide formal training on job‑shop lean and continuous improvement concepts, principles, and practices using a learn‑by‑doing approach supplemented with hands‑on training.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute a roadmap for continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Create meaningful metrics and mechanisms to track continuous‑improvement program progress through KPIs and communicate updates via monthly scorecards.
• Develop educational materials to deploy throughout the organization.
• Participate in Gemba walks and coach, mentor, and train cross‑functional teams to deploy a consistent Daily Lean Management System (DLMS).
• Drive change‑management efforts to ensure successful implementation and sustainability of process improvements.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, coaching and mentoring stakeholders on CI/Lean/OPEX with an emphasis on locally focused improvement, and provide support for all follow‑through required to sustain the improvements.
• Conduct regular process audits to ensure adherence to quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Drive a culture of problem‑solving and innovation within the service centers.
• Support and drive data‑driven decision making at all levels of the company.
• Identify and share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the organization.

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership.
• Team‑focused attitude.
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment; Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or a related field highly preferred.
• Effective communication and influencing skills to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑starter with strong motivation to contribute to and learn lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Data‑ and process‑driven with attention to detail and strong project coordination skills.
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to coach and train others.
• Lean Six Sigma training.
• Experience with Engineering‑to‑Order and Manufacturing‑to‑Order production environments.
• Proficiency in 5S implementation.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics; familiarity with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Working Conditions

The work environment reflects typical conditions encountered while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration, and may lift objects not heavier than 30 lb.