Continuous Improvement Specialist - Damar

Zenix Aerospace Inc; Monroe (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Job summary

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar in Monroe, WA is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Specialist to lead process improvements and implement lean principles across production. The role focuses on setup reduction, flow improvements, and waste reduction, with a strong emphasis on 5S and training initiatives.

The candidate will develop KPIs, manage Kaizen events, and prepare financial impact reports for improvement projects while maintaining safety and quality standards within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Lean principles familiarity and ability to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coach manufacturing on setup reduction, flow improvements, inventory reduction, and visual controls.
• Administer 5S floor evaluations and ratings.
• Develop and implement 5S in manufacturing; design work stations and organize tools.
• Maintain adherence to 5S standards across the facility.
• Lead Kaizen events and train employees in lean initiatives.
• Prepare reports on improvement opportunities and financial impact.
• Identify projects to improve quality, reduce costs, and shorten cycle times.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Process improvement

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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Full Time Monroe, WA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1188

Salary Range: $36.00 To $44.00 Hourly

Company Description:

We are a manufacturer of structural parts for the leading original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) in the large business and regional jet markets. Our experience and capabilities span multiple segments of an aircraft, including the engine pylon, struts, wing box, wings, wheel well, and the interior. Our success is based on utilizing proprietary manufacturing techniques to manufacture high quality complex parts through cost effective production.

Given its breadth of capabilities and strong customer relationships, we have substantial content on the aviation industry's most popular aircraft.

Job Description:

Leads the implementation of lean manufacturing principles by designing and implementing process improvement concepts and tools. Develops and monitors key performance indicators for waste reduction and process improvement.

What will my responsibilities include?

• Coach manufacturing on set-up-reduction, flow improvements, inventory reduction, and visual control systems.
• Administer 5S floor evaluations / ratings
• Develop and implement 5S process throughout manufacturing. Design and create work stations and standardized tool organization.
• Maintains and enforces the adherence to all company 5S standards
• Builds continuous improvement culture and drives change throughout company. Creates and communicates project status reports providing credibility and visibility for the lean process.
• Prepares, analyzes and presents information on improvement opportunities including each projects financial impact and savings.
• Identify and facilitate key projects that will improve quality, reduce costs, improve cycle time, and provide optimum benefits to customers and business through waste reduction.
• Create, design, schedule and facilitate lean manufacturing training programs. Coordinate and lead company Kaizen events to achieve and maintain continuous incremental improvement. Train employees in the execution of lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Prepare reports and updates to management on continuous improvement projects, results and processes.
• Maintain lean practices and continuous improvement to reduce effort, time, space, cost and mistakes.
• Demonstrate ability to appear for work on time, work overtime when necessary, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, work safely, comply with corporate policies, goals and objectives, accept constructive criticism, establish goals and objectives, and exhibit initiative and commitment.
• Follows all safety guidelines established by the Company, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing facility, aerospace or automotive manufacturing preferred.
• Familiar with Lean principles and facilitation of continuous improvement.
• Strong background in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Background in machining, sheet metal, and/or complex assembly techniques

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Physical Demands:

• Use of computer keyboard and mouse, and multi-line phone.
• Walking, standing, and bending. Lifting 40 lbs occasionally and 25-30 lbs repetitively.
• Required to enter the machine shop environment at times throughout the workday; this environment may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and vapor from coolant, etc.
• Possible skin and inhaled contact with various sealants, paints, adhesives, and other chemicals may occur.
• Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required.
• Safety training is required and provided by the Company in accordance with applicable law, industry standards, and Company policy.

Why join Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar?

We are committed to continuous sustainable growth through superior customer satisfaction. We are dedicated to operating in an ethical, safe, and environmentally responsible manner while providing a rewarding work environment for our employees. Our mission is supported by a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and strategic technology investments.

Salary Offering:$36.00 per hour to $44.00 per hour

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar offers eligible employees (and eligible family members):

• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Employee, Spouse or Child Life Insurance,
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Eligible employees are also offered 401k, PTO, 80 hours of paid holiday per calendar year, and other compensation (as applicable).

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar is an equal opportunity employer.