Continuous Improvement Lead

Alstom • Los Angeles, CA

60d • Onsite

About The Position

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Could you be the full-time onsite Continuous Improvement Lead in Los Angeles, CA, US we're looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your continuous improvement and operational excellence expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates. You'll drive meaningful change by ensuring APSYS - Alstom Performance System deliverables are consistently met across multiple sites, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (site leaders, regional function leaders, and the central APSYS team), lead Kaizen activities to promote best practices, and much more.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering, or related fields
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to conduct assessments and lead workshops
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Strong project management and coordination skills
• Adaptability to changes and ability to drive process improvements in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous rail (or similar) industry experience (desired)
• Knowledge of Lean, or similar continuous improvement methodologies (certification is desired)
• Familiarity with analytical tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, Excel, and common MMS (GSI, Maximo, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Facilitating communication and collaboration between sites to promote best practice sharing and a culture of continuous improvement
• Leading Kaizen activities to foster continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Organizing and facilitating workshops to educate and engage teams in continuous improvement methodologies
• Coordinating digital transformation projects and supporting the standardization and integration of digital solutions across sites.

Benefits

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Progress towards fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across all sites
• Utilise our collaborative and dynamic working environment focused on continuous learning and improvement
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees