Continuous Improvement & HSE Manager

AeroFlow Technologies; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid personal time

Community involvement

Professional development

In-house training

Job summary

AeroFlow Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence leader to drive lean initiatives on the manufacturing floor. You will lead cross-functional teams, spearhead Kaizen events, and implement TPM, standard work and visual management in aerospace production lines.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma methods to eliminate waste, reduce ergonomic and operational risks, and ensure regulatory compliance across operations while mentoring teams and promoting a culture of safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years in process improvement, operations, and safety management.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and TPM.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and electronic QMS.
• Ability to stand on manufacturing floor, lift up to 50 lbs, and travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand local capabilities in applying continuous improvement tools (6S, Kaizen events, TPM, Set-up Reduction, Standard Work, Visual Management) for high-mix aerospace production lines.
• Identify, coordinate, and lead improvement initiatives to optimize production, quality, and safety; analyze processes to isolate waste and bottlenecks.
• Facilitate cross-functional project teams, workshops, and Kaizen events to drive operational improvements.
• Ensure all process optimization initiatives align with AS9100.
• Promote a site-wide safety culture and collaborate with quality and compliance teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Change management

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

TPM

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Root cause analysis

5-Why analysis

Fishbone method

OSHA knowledge

ERP systems

QMS software

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or operations management

Tools

ERP systems

QMS software

Job description

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M1-Management Middletown, CT, US

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

At AeroFlow Technologies, we specialize in creating complex tube and duct assemblies using high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme pressure, temperature, and chemical interactions. You can even find our products aboard NASA's Space Launch System and in the F-35 fighter jets. That's the level of quality and innovation you'll be part of when you join our team. Continuous Improvement & HSE Manager provides cross-functional leadership to drive operational excellence, a zero-harm safety culture, and regulatory compliance across our aerospace manufacturing operations. This role blends advanced Lean Six Sigma methodologies with aerospace health, safety, and environmental standards to eliminate process waste, reduce ergonomic and operational risks, and maintain the integrity of our high-precision manufacturing processes.

So, what will you be doing as a Driver and Shipper/Receivier:

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Develop and expand local capabilities in applying continuous improvement tools, including 6S, Kaizen events, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Set-up Reduction, Standard Work, and Visual Management specifically tailored to high-mix aerospace production lines.
• Identify, coordinate, and lead improvement initiatives to optimize production, quality, and safety. Analyze processes across departments to isolate waste, bottlenecks, and structural inefficiencies.
• Facilitate cross-functional project teams, workshops, and Kaizen events to drive structural operational improvement.
• Ensure all process optimization initiatives strictly align with AS9100

Environment, Health, & Safety (EHS) Management

• Implement and maintain safety programs aligned with regulatory (OSHA, EPA) and organizational aerospace standards.
• Conduct proactive risk assessments (Job Hazard Analyses), incident investigations, and routine safety audits across specialized production lines.
• Promote a site-wide safety culture through targeted training, transparent communication, and direct leadership engagement.
• Collaborate directly with quality and compliance teams to ensure all continuous improvement activities are fully aligned with safety and regulatory standards.
• Act as an organizational change agent, ensuring the sustained, long-term adoption of process improvements and safety practices.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence; proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and TPM methodologies
• Leadership, mentoring, adaptability, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Working knowledge of incident investigation and root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5-Why, fishbone)
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting requirements (OSHA recordkeeping, EPA reporting)
• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or related field, with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, 5 years of relevant professional experience required
• 5+ years in process improvement, operations, and safety management.
• Proficiency with electronic QMS and ERP systems.
• This role is based primarily on the manufacturing floor with regular exposure to industrial equipment, noise, and materials handling areas. Requires the ability to stand/walk for extended periods, wear required PPE and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Occasional travel may be required.

Reasons You'll Love It Here

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid vacation
• paid personal time
• various opportunities to give back to your local community
• opportunities for learning and professional development
• in-house training on subjects like front-line supervisor essentials, how to manage conflict in the workplace, and many others

Our Commitment to You

We're proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you'll fit right in.

AeroFlow Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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