Continuous Improvement Specialist
About The Position
The Continuous Improvement Specialist position is located at the Howmet Wichita Falls facility and works in a close cross-functional team environment. The role's purpose is to design, deliver, and evaluate continuous-improvement training programs that empower employees to identify, analyze, and solve process-related challenges. The specialist will act as the subject-matter expert for Howmet Business Systems (HBS) and other improvement methodologies within the organization’s learning ecosystem. Key attributes for this role include being a systems thinker, an optimizer, anticipatory, an operational accelerator, organized, influential, data-informed, a prioritized reactor, and focused on building relationships across the organization.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Business, or Education or 3-5 years of experience in continuous improvement/Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering roles with strong training component.
- Strong analytical ability to assess training effectiveness.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.
- This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
Nice To Haves
- 10 Years of experience in a manufacturing environment (previous aerospace highly desired).
- Passionate about learning and development
- Collaborative, adaptable, and detail orientated.
Responsibilities
- Translate complex concepts into engaging, role-specific learning modules (e-learning, instructor led, blended)
- Conduct coaching sessions
- Use interactive techniques (simulation, case studies, group exercises) to reinforce learning
- Develop assessment tools (quizzes, projects, audits) to gauge competency
- Collect feedback, analyze training outcomes, and iterate content
- Apply data-driven improvement cycles (Plan-Do-Check-Act) to the learning process itself
- Partner with Operations, Quality, and HR to identify skill gaps and align training with business objectives
- Serve as a liaison between training teams and improvement project teams
- Build and maintain a repository of best practices, templates, and success stories
- Promote a culture of learning through newsletters, communities of practice, and recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
