Factory CI Lead & Kaizen Champion

Safran; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Site Focal for Continuous Improvement to lead factory-level improvements and One Safran initiatives at the Twinsburg site. The role partners with all levels to define and implement key improvements and to drive kaizen events that enhance site performance.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Industrial Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing/quality, and experience with DMAIC, RCCA, and data reporting. Limited travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Industrial Engineering or related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or quality experience.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing training preferred.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, statistical methods, and problem solving.
• Proficient with MS Office; MS Project; VBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and implements projects using DMAIC or other systematic methodologies.
• Leads cross‑functional teams to ensure all impacted functions have a voice in improvements.
• Develops site improvement roadmaps and coordinates timely milestones.
• Facilitates RCCA and 8D activities and prepares technical reports.
• Implements factory Visual Management and One Safran initiatives.
• Travel: Limited but possible.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

MS Office (incl. MS Project)

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Industrial Engineering or related Eng degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

VBA

Job description

Safran is seeking a Site Focal for Continuous Improvement to lead factory-level improvements and One Safran initiatives at the Twinsburg site. The role partners with all levels to define and implement key improvements and to drive kaizen events that enhance site performance.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Industrial Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing/quality, and experience with DMAIC, RCCA, and data reporting. Limited travel may be required.