Continuous Improvement Manager |Aerospace

CHRIS HUNTER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Continuous Improvement Manager in Singapore to drive ongoing improvement initiatives. The role involves leading Lean and Six Sigma projects, collaborating with site teams, and facilitating change management across the organization. Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and have at least 5 years of relevant experience in aviation or aerospace sectors. The ideal candidate will hold Lean or Six Sigma certifications and demonstrate excellent project management and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years' Lean Sigma projects experience in aviation or aerospace required.
• Certification in Lean or Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred) with implementation experience.
• Strong project management and risk management skills, demonstrated ability to drive projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate identification and analysis of process improvement opportunities.
• Develop strategies for organization incorporating Six Sigma practices.

Skills

Black Belt

Sustainability

Microsoft Office

Aviation

Operational Excellence

Process Improvement

5S

Manufacturing Processes

Aerospace

Risk Management

Customer-focused

Project Management

Value Stream Mapping

PMP

Six Sigma

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Continuous Improvement Manager

Aerospace CHRIS HUNTER PTE. LTD.•D01 Cecil, Marina, People’s Park, Raffles Place, SG

Industry: Aerospace Location: Loyang, near Pasir Ris

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate the identification and analysis of process improvement opportunities, using Lean, Six Sigma, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Champion and deploy improvement programs to achieve operational targets in quality, turnaround time, cost, and safety.
• Serve as a key representative of the site to support the deployment and local implementation of strategic Customer Support projects and priorities defined by the central organization, ensuring alignment with the broader company objectives.
• Act as an adviser to the General Manager, supporting decision‑making and facilitating cross‑functional collaboration on both local and corporate initiatives.
• Support the deployment of the company's digital transformation roadmap at site level.
• Collaborate closely with shop floor teams, support functions, and management to ensure adoption, engagement, and sustainability of improvements.
• Coach, train, and mentor site teams on continuous‑improvement tools and methodologies.
• Track, measure, and report progress on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project results.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for functional escalation on improvement topics, engaging with the company‑wide Progress & Digital Transformation network.
• Analyse existing business processes using various methods such as gap analysis or PDCA (Plan‑Do‑Check‑Act) to allow finding opportunities for improvement as well as losses, then perform troubleshooting to further determine root causes.
• Act as internal consultants developing short‑and long‑term strategies for the organization and incorporating Six Sigma and other practices to facilitate progress and reduce costs.
• Establish measurable standards at the start of a project and then compare actual project progress to check if project yields desirable results.

Job Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Certification in Lean or Six Sigma (Black Belt preferred), or equivalent methodologies, with a solid understanding of process improvement techniques and hands‑on implementation experience.
• Experience collaborating with centralized, customer‑focused organizations is an advantage.
• Strong project management and risk management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross‑functional projects, implement corporate initiatives locally, and lead change management.
• Knowledge of the leverages of change in complex organizations.
• Foundational knowledge of budgeting principles and performance management.
• Proficiency in Lean Sigma tools, methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.
• Knowledge of aerospace and aviation terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with an analytical, results‑oriented mindset.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• High degree of autonomy, initiative, and ownership in completing tasks and driving outcomes.
• Strong sense of rigor, organization, and the ability to manage priorities.
• Proven ability to analyse complex situations, apply sound problem‑solving techniques, and implement effective solutions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 5 years' Lean Sigma projects experience in aviation or aerospace required.
• Solid technical background and excellent computer skills.
• Microsoft Project experience preferred, PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Black Belt
• Sustainability
• Microsoft Office
• Aviation
• Operational Excellence
• Process Improvement
• 5S
• Manufacturing Processes
• Aerospace
• Risk Management
• Customer‑focused
• Project Management
• Value Stream Mapping
• PMP
• Six Sigma
• Lean Six Sigma