Continuous Improvement Specialists

ALSTOM Gruppe; City of Hornell (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom seeks a Site APSYS Specialist to drive and coordinate the APSYS roadmap at site level, collaborating with multiple métiers to deploy improvements and reach targets.

You'll train teams on APSYS and support deployment with lean practices, reporting progress to the CI Director and coordinating with the NA APSYS network.

Qualifications

• Master lean principles (5S, Standard, Gemba, VSM, problem solving, performance and kaizen mindset).
• Data driven and results oriented.
• Ability to coach top management and cross site teams.

Responsibilities

• APSYS Deployment: drive and coordinate the APSYS roadmap at the site level with all métiers.
• Train people on APSYS methodologies and tools.
• Support departments in APSYS deployment with lean and continuous improvement expertise.

Skills

Lean principles

Gemba

Problem solving

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication

Data driven

Project coordination

Job description

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Date: 29 Sept 2026

Company: Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

JOB TITLE & PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Job Title: Site APSYS Specialists

Job Code:

Purpose of the job:

The Site APSYS Specialists will drive and coordinate locally (within a site/ cluster/ project) with all métier the APSYS (Alstom Performance System) roadmap.

APSYS Deployment - Animate, coordinate and challenge improvement actions to reach APSYS targets defined with each métier based on APSYS roadmaps using APSYS toolbox to deliver operational performance & develop local best practices.

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

Quality & CI

Reports directly to:

Other reporting to:

Dotting to NA APSYS Director

Direct reports:

N/A

Network & Links

Internal

External

• Customers
• Subcontractor/ Supplier

ACCOUNTABILITIES & AUTHORITIES

APSYS Deployment:

• Work with CI Director on strategic transformation using site SQCD objectives and APSYS roadmap.
• Train people on APSYS program, methodologies and tools.
• Support each department in APSYS deployment by providing on field expertise on lean & continuous improvement tools
• Facilitate and coordinate all improvement actions to reach APSYS targets defined with each métier based on APSYS roadmaps
• Consolidate and report deployment status to CI Director.

APSYS assessment:

• Is responsible of self-assessment consolidation and APSYS assessment week / support mission’s preparation (logistics / accommodation, agenda, people availability …)

APSYS Network

• Participate to CI events (webinars, APSYS award...)
• Contribute as trainer.
• Share good practices & benchmarks (internal / external) within APSYS network)

Performance measurements:

• Successful Lean impact on the métier
• Progress from Y-1 to Y on APSYS maturity
• Site KPI improvement

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• high energy, highly motivated
• Master lean principles (5S, Standard, Gemba, VSM, problem solving, performance and kaizen mindset)

Experience

Mandatory:

• Capacity to coach top management of site and project team
• Lean DNA would be appreciated
• Ability to develop a network across all site
• Rigor, Communication, experience in operational activities and results driven.
• Data driven and courageous - Ability to coach teams in cross and multicultural relationships,
• Collaboration and team working, critical thinking and problem solving

Salary Range - $70,000 - $85,000

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.