Continuous Improvement Specialist

About the role

As the Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will be a highly analytical and driven analyst to support continuous improvement initiatives across a large-scale aerospace component repair and manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives across production and support functions.
• Develop and implement lean systems including standard work, visual management, and flow.
• Analyze operational data to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Drive improvements in turnaround time (TAT) through bottleneck analysis and process optimization.
• Support reduction of turnaround time (TAT) through bottleneck analysis and process optimization.
• Drive improvements in on-time delivery (OTD) through enhanced execution and planning alignment.
• Facilitate root cause problem-solving using structured methodologies (e.g., A3, 5 Whys).
• Support implementation of daily management systems and performance boards (SPQDC).
• Partner with Production Planning to improve schedule adherence and flow.
• Conduct time studies and process mapping to identify waste and inefficiencies.
• Drive labor efficiency improvements through standardization and elimination of non-value-added work.
• Support cost reduction initiatives including reduction of cost of poor quality (COPQ).
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain on cross-functional improvements.
• Train and coach frontline leaders and teams on lean principles and tools.
• Ensure sustainability of improvements through audits and standard work adherence.
• Prepare and present clear data-driven insights to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related experience.
• 2+ years of experience in an operational lead, leadership, or engineering role within a manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial environment.
• 1+ years of experience with lean tools (VSM, standard work, 5S, kaizen, etc.).
• 1+ years of proficient experience in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar).

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive change across all levels.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working with data and translating insights into action.
• Experience facilitating kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and discipline in execution.
• Able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset.
• Resilience and persistence in driving change.
• Strong collaboration skills across functions.
• Bias for action and results orientation.

Skills

• Strong foundation in lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive change across all levels.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working with data and translating insights into action.
• Experience facilitating kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and discipline in execution.
• Able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset.
• Resilience and persistence in driving change.
• Strong collaboration skills across functions.
• Bias for action and results orientation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance.
• 401K with 100% company match; up to 5%.
• Paid Time Off starting on day one.
• Bonus opportunities.

Pay

TBD based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position.