Continuous Improvement PM: Drive Operational Excellence

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Textron Aviation seeks a Continuous Improvement Program Manager to lead CI programs across functions, sites, and programs. You will develop training, coach leaders, and embed CI into daily operations to drive measurable performance gains and long-term excellence.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and at least 2 years in manufacturing/engineering, with strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills. Travel and cross-functional collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 2+ years in manufacturing or engineering.
• Proven ability to lead significant improvement projects and programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; capable of using AI-enabled tools for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and sustainment of CI practices across teams and sites.
• Develop standardized CI systems, tools, and methodologies for consistent use.
• Develop, schedule, and deliver CI and Lean Manufacturing training.
• Lead CI communications to reinforce expectations and share learnings.
• Develop and lead CI strategies and projects embedding CI principles into daily ops.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and tailor briefings to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ensure standard work, visual management, and disciplined process execution.
• Coach CI leaders using Lean methods and problem-solving approaches.
• Sustain improvements through documentation and accountability.
• Track, analyze, and report CI activities and outcomes for leadership.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Curriculum development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Textron Aviation seeks a Continuous Improvement Program Manager to lead CI programs across functions, sites, and programs. You will develop training, coach leaders, and embed CI into daily operations to drive measurable performance gains and long-term excellence.

Requires a Bachelor’s in Engineering and at least 2 years in manufacturing/engineering, with strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills. Travel and cross-functional collaboration are expected.