Senior, Continuous Improvement Analyst
About The Position
The Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst drives operational excellence at Chromalloy’s manufacturing facility in Carson City, Nevada. The role uses data, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and hands-on collaboration with manufacturing teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve process flow, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, on-time delivery, and productivity. The analyst works across functions to turn operational and financial data into action, lead improvement projects, and build sustainable processes that strengthen manufacturing performance. The work supports aviation safety and reliability through the repair and manufacture of critical aerospace components.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated results.
- At least 3 years of experience in data analysis and applying statistical processes and tools.
- Strong analytical skills and experience using Excel, Minitab, SPSS, or similar statistical analysis tools.
- Process improvement certification such as Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, Process Improvement Specialist, or a related certification.
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production KPIs within the aerospace industry.
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Demonstrated experience leading Lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
- Experience with AutoCAD or other 3D modeling tools.
- Project management experience; PMP certification is a plus.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve safety, on-time delivery, quality, cost, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Analyze production flow, manufacturing performance, financial data, and operational metrics to identify trends, bottlenecks, waste, and opportunities for improvement.
- Apply Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma tools, including Kaizen, A3, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Gemba walks, Root Cause Analysis, Standard Work, Error Proofing, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- Use statistical tools and techniques to evaluate process performance, establish meaningful metrics, and validate improvement effectiveness.
- Develop reporting and measurement systems that provide visibility into manufacturing performance and help sustain improvements.
- Lead cross-functional improvement projects from charter development through implementation, ensuring they meet timelines, budgets, and expected results.
- Partner with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to implement process changes while minimizing operational disruption.
- Support improvements to cellular manufacturing and factory layouts to strengthen workflow and efficiency.
- Coach and engage employees in Continuous Improvement practices to build ownership and sustained adoption of process improvements.
- Support development of effective training methods and materials for manufacturing processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
