Lead Continuous Improvement Analyst
About The Position
Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company that provides aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions for aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture, and repair critical turbine components for various engine platforms, supporting the aerospace, energy, and defense industries. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work. A career at Chromalloy offers the opportunity to learn from industry experts, work with important technologies, and foster innovation. The Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) Analyst will help build a culture of continuous improvement, driving sustainable performance gains across the Orangeburg site by coaching teams and leading high-impact projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a CI-related discipline (e.g., engineering, operations management, business).
- Operational Excellence training and/or certification (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, Continuous Improvement).
- 3+ years leading manufacturing or business organizations in the deployment of Operational Excellence.
- 3+ years leading manufacturing operations or engineering.
- Demonstrated success deploying Lean and Six Sigma tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen facilitation, cellular flow, SMED, process flow mapping, Kanban, Hoshin, visual controls, and 6S.
- Strong leadership and influence skills—able to engage others, facilitate consensus, earn senior-leader buy-in, and drive adoption of change.
Responsibilities
- Lead Continuous Improvement deployment at Chromalloy Orangeburg to strengthen a CI culture and grow site-wide improvement capability.
- Partner with site leadership to identify and align CI priorities, goals, and objectives—focusing on the areas most important to the business.
- Establish CI strategies, KPIs, priorities, and project goals; assess results and adjust for impact.
- Coordinate, lead, and execute improvement projects and initiatives to meet business needs and objectives.
- Drive change management by communicating effectively across all levels of the organization and collaborating to share best practices.
- Organize and facilitate CI events (Kaizens, workshops, etc.), ensuring standards are followed and accountability is embedded at every level.
- Conduct site evaluations (audits) of CI standards proficiency as directed by site and CI leadership.
- Identify and eliminate process waste by driving sustainable improvements and cultural shift.
Benefits
- 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, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
