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POSITION: Director Continuous Improvement SCHEDULE:Will discuss with applicant LOCATION:Carson City, NV SALARY: $175,480 - $230,317.50/YR

TO APPLY: Direct Link: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/chromalloy/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/23182

Career Page: https://www.chromalloy.com/careers/

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*SUMMARY: *Seeking a senior strategic leader responsible for developing and propagating a deep culture of continuous improvement and Lean across a diverse production, repair, logistics and business operations in Aerospace industry. Ideal candidate would be experienced in operationalizing executive strategy to transform shop-floor execution, back-office processes and drive measurable step level improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role will report directly to VP Operations and Transformation.

*MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: *

• Experience: 10+ years in manufacturing/operations, project/program management with at least 5 years in a dedicated Lean leadership role.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical field; an MBA is preferred.
• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt is required. PMP certification is preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong influence without direct authority, resilience in the face of resistance, and "humble/transparent" leadership traits.
• Ability to Travel: Able to travel up to 50% of time, some instance may require 75% of travel.

*JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: *

• Strategy and Roadmap Development: Evaluate, refine and deploy an enterprise-wide Lean operating system that aligns with long-term business goals.
• Change Management and Culture: Act as a primary change agent, coaching executive leadership and site managers to adopt Lean behaviors, discipline, and data-driven decision-making.
• Operational Excellence: Lead high-impact Kaizen events, Value Stream Analysis, 3P and root cause assessments to eliminate waste and optimize factory throughput.
• KPI and Governance: Standardize, operationalize and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), lead time reduction, and first-pass yield.
• Building CI Talent: Establish internal Lean training programs and develop selected team members to create a self-sustaining network of Lean trainers and practitioners.
• Experienced Leader: Lead, mentor and empower team of diverse lean resources to develop and drive lean roadmaps for each site and selected functions, with the goal of achieving and exceeding strategic objectives.
• Advise and Communicate: Serve as advisor to senior management, develop coordinate, and execute communication plans for all stakeholders including progress updates, lessons learned, best practices, successes, provide overall transparency on site level and functional CI efforts.
• Regulatory Compliance: Develop ecosystem to design and sustain all process improvements to comply with stringent industry standards like AS9100, FAA, and EASA.
• High-Complexity Manufacturing: Experience managing Lean in low-volume, high-complexity environments (e.g., component repair, single crystal castings, specialized coatings, special processes, engine assembly and test etc.).
• Propagate Safety and Quality Mindset: Ensure that Lean initiatives must prioritize safety and zero-defect quality standards critical to flight safety.

*BENEFITS: *

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development and progression opportunities for every employee - regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, includi g vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave all eligible on your first day of employment!
• Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.