Manager, Continuous Improvement - Gerente de Mejora Continua

Chromalloy; Mexicali; Sur place; MXN 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Chromalloy in Mexicali, Mexico seeks a Continuous Improvement Lead to coordinate plant-wide CI activities and drive productivity improvements. You will lead Kaizen events, map value streams, track KPIs, and partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to realize cost reductions and standardized processes.

The role requires Lean Six Sigma expertise, SAP/ERP familiarity, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or similar.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• English proficiency 90% spoken and written; strong communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement projects across the plant to meet strategic and operational objectives.
• Develop and implement Lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and transformation activities to increase productivity and reduce cycle times.
• Establish, monitor, and report KPIs related to productivity, quality, delivery, safety and cost.
• Coordinate process analysis activities, Value Stream Mapping and standardization initiatives.
• Lead cost reduction and process improvement projects using Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S, Visual Management and Root Cause Analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of improvement initiatives.
• Manage the plant’s Kaizen program, including opportunity identification and implementation.
• Ensure timely completion of corrective actions from audits and quality findings.
• Train employees in Continuous Improvement methodologies and Lean tools.
• Partner with plant leadership to prioritize projects aligned with regional and corporate objectives.
• Manage implementation plans, timelines and deliverables using project management tools.
• Promote process digitalization and automation to enhance efficiency.
• Share best practices across regional facilities to drive standardization.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or Business

Outils

SAP

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Word

Description du poste

Position Summary

Is responsible for providing support and coordination of all Continuous Improvement activities across the Plant. This position is a key role in the overall management of Continuous Improvement across the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate continuous improvement projects across the plant, ensuring the achievement of strategic and operational objectives.
• Develop and implement Lean initiatives focused on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and optimizing available resources.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and transformation activities aimed at increasing productivity and reducing cycle times.
• Establish, monitor, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, quality, delivery, safety, and cost performance.
• Coordinate process analysis activities, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and operational standardization initiatives.
• Lead cost reduction and process improvement projects utilizing methodologies and tools such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S, Visual Management, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure the successful execution of improvement initiatives.
• Manage and oversee the plant’s Kaizen program, including the identification, evaluation, and implementation of improvement opportunities.
• Ensure timely completion of corrective actions resulting from internal audits, customer audits, and quality findings.
• Participate in and lead process, system, and operational compliance audits.
• Train and develop employees in Continuous Improvement methodologies and Lean tools, strengthening a culture of operational excellence throughout the organization.
• Partner with plant leadership to prioritize improvement projects aligned with regional and corporate objectives.
• Manage implementation plans, project timelines, and deliverables using project management and planning tools.
• Promote process digitalization and automation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and business performance.
• Support regional improvement projects by sharing best practices across facilities and driving process standardization where applicable.
• Analyze operational trends and leverage data-driven insights to identify, prioritize, and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Champion a culture of Continuous Improvement, accountability, and operational excellence that supports Chromalloy’s strategic objectives and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree: Engineering, Business or similar.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position
• English (90% spoken and written).
• Knowledge of SAP software Manufacturing software; MS PROJECT management software; MS Excel spreadsheet software and MS Word processing software.
• Experience: In Inventory Management, ERP System.
• Valid US Visa.
• Willingness to Travel