Manager, Continuous Improvement

Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leadings provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

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Why work at Chromalloy?

Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

• Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Development & progression opportunities for every employee - regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, floating 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.

Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

The Site Continuous Improvement (CI) Leader is primarily responsible for leading the Continuous Improvement Deployment at Chromalloy Georgia to develop a CI culture and to provide technical support and coaching in CI processes to grow the process improvement capabilities of the business. This role requires significant leadership skills as well as technical CI skills such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S Deployment, 6-Sigma Certification, etc. The individual will need to drive change management, effectively communicate throughout the organization, and collaborate to achieve target performance and share best practices.

This role as CI Manager covers two sites: Chromalloy Georgia Newnan (CGAN) and Chromalloy Georgia LaGrange (CGAL) and will require being on-site and travel between the two sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify and align CI Priorities, Goals and Objectives. *

• Work in collaboration with site leadership to identify and improve those areas most important to the site and Chromalloy.
• Establish CI strategies, KPIs, priorities, project goals and assess results.*
• Provide regular and ongoing feedback regarding improvement opportunities to Site Leadership and to CI Leadership.
• Coordinate, lead and execute improvement projects and initiatives in order to achieve business needs and objectives.
• Drive CI culture throughout the organization by organizing & facilitating CI events as necessary and ensuring that accountability for CI held at all levels in the organization and ensuring standards are followed correctly.
• Conduct site evaluations (audits) of CI Standards' proficiency as directed by Site and CI leadership.

Deliver business results:

• Identify and eliminate process waste by continually driving a cultural shift in the organization with sustainable results.
• Monitor progress of improvement projects by establishing reporting process metrics, and creating business performance scorecards, providing regular business management metrics including cost/performance improvement and ROI.

Develop CI Capability:*

• Development of CI capability within the site through training of all site personnel on Chromalloy CI Standards.
• Leverage CI skills and talents to assist the organization with capital requests, footprint transformations, capacity planning, and product transitions between facilities.
• Continuous assessment and recommendation to site leadership of people to receive further CI training and opportunities.
• Participation and periodic leadership of CI Teams as directed by the CI Director

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in CI Related discipline (e.g., engineering, operations management, business, etc.)
• Operational Excellence training and/or certification (e.g., 6-Sigma, Lean, Continuous Improvement, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience leading manufacturing or business organizations in the deployment of Operational Excellence
• 5+ years of experience leading manufacturing operations or engineering
• Experience in successful deployment of Lean and Six Sigma, including: Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Facilitation, Cellular Flow, Single-Minute Exchange of Dies, Process Flow Mapping, Kanban, Hoshin, Visual Controls, 6S, etc.
• Ability to engage others in, facilitate consensus, obtain buy-in of senior leadership and drive for successful adoption of change initiatives.
• A track record of continuous improvement efforts with proven successful sustained outcomes.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/