Continuous Improvement Leader

Moog Inc. • Blacksburg, VA

2d • $85,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Moog Space and Defense Group is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive organizational development and continuous improvement across business and manufacturing processes. The role applies Lean Six Sigma principles, coordinates improvement activities, translates strategic goals into actionable plans, and collaborates with leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve improvement objectives. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but influences and guides continuous improvement personnel. It is based onsite in Blacksburg, Virginia, reports to the Value Stream Manager, and requires 10% travel to other facilities, customers, and suppliers. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years of experience using continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to utilize statistical evaluation techniques, process capability analysis, and performance metrics to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to use statistical evaluation techniques, process capability analysis, and performance metrics in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and apply Lean Six Sigma principles to improve business and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate improvement activities.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable Lean Six Sigma plans.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities, execute plans, and achieve goals.
• Train staff and lead or support Lean events and improvement projects.
• Develop and standardize continuous improvement tools, processes, and metrics.
• Support teams in identifying and implementing area improvements.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma activities with cross-functional groups.
• Create and track annual improvement plans.
• Optimize site operations, including 5S, material flow, and Kanbans, to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Improve business processes across the organization.
• Identify and solve problems to reduce costs.
• Develop daily improvement systems and tools.
• Train staff on Lean Six Sigma concepts.
• Stay updated on continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma methods.
• Travel to other facilities, customers, and suppliers (10%).

Benefits

• Compensation package and bonus opportunities.
• Matching 401(k).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at select locations.
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Flexible paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Plan and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Tuition assistance.
• Mentorship and coaching opportunities.
• Leadership development and personal growth programs.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Flexible Friday afternoons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level