Continuous Improvement Manager
About The Position
For more than six decades, the skilled thinkers, makers, and doers at Frontgrade have embraced our mission to solve complex technology challenges across the U.S. and around the globe. We’re the leading provider of high reliability and radiation assured solutions for defense, space, intelligence, commercial, and civil applications, and our products are designed to perform in the harshest of environments. From human spaceflight and space exploration to missile defense, electronic warfare, and healthcare tech advancements, our talented team stays in lockstep with our customers to ensure the success of their missions. Do you want to help shape the future? In an environment where innovation and ideas go hand-in-hand? Then come join the Frontgrade Team! Why Work For Us We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond. We are seeking a results-driven and strategic Continuous Improvement Manager to lead and drive lean initiatives across our aerospace manufacturing operations. This role is critical in identifying opportunities, implementing improvements, and sustaining gains to optimize quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and change management within a regulated aerospace environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in business or a technical field
- Minimum 6 years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives in an manufacturing environment
- Experience with LEAN, Six Sigma and expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies as described under the responsibilities
- Fluency in CI methodologies, especially strong practical Lean deployment experience
- Ability to produce evidence of successful results from prior CI work experience
- US Citizenship required for eligibility to obtain/maintain a security clearance
- Applicable experience in lieu of a Degree may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of lean manufacturing strategies across all production areas.
- Drive the deployment of Continuous Improvement (CI) tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, and Standard Work.
- Analyze production processes and data to identify areas for improvement in quality, delivery, and cost.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production to drive CI initiatives.
- Mentor and train employees at all levels on CI principles and tools to build a continuous improvement culture.
- Facilitate kaizen events and workshops to address key operational challenges and drive measurable improvements.
- Implement and sustain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and impact of improvement initiatives.
- Develop business cases for improvement projects, including ROI and cost-benefit analysis.
- Ensure all improvement efforts comply with AS9100 and other regulatory requirements.
- Report out CI initiatives and progress to senior leadership on a regular basis.
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits: Medical (FSA + HSA), Dental, and Vision
- Immediate 401K Vesting/Matching
- Career Opportunity and Growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- Generous PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year (9 regular and 2 floating)
- 8 weeks of 100% Paid Family Leave
- Profit Sharing Plan applies to all non-Annual Incentive Plan and non-Sales Incentive Plan employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
